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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,363.37, 342,731.94 and 140,927.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,363.37, 342,731.94 and 140,927.01 is: 194,473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,363.37 : 342,731.94 = 140,927.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,363.37/342,731.94 = 140,927.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,363.37x = 342,731.94 × 140,927.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,363.37x = 48,300,187,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300,187,535.70/248,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,473.88

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