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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,363.75, 342,732.47 and 140,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,363.75, 342,732.47 and 140,927.38 is: 194,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,363.75 : 342,732.47 = 140,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,363.75/342,732.47 = 140,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,363.75x = 342,732.47 × 140,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,363.75x = 48,300,387,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300,387,476.56/248,363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,474.38

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