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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,362.75, 342,731.07 and 140,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,362.75, 342,731.07 and 140,926.38 is: 194,473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,362.75 : 342,731.07 = 140,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,362.75/342,731.07 = 140,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,362.75x = 342,731.07 × 140,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,362.75x = 48,299,849,008.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,299,849,008.63/248,362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,473.00

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