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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,364.57, 342,733.57 and 140,928.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,364.57, 342,733.57 and 140,928.19 is: 194,475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,364.57 : 342,733.57 = 140,928.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,364.57/342,733.57 = 140,928.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,364.57x = 342,733.57 × 140,928.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,364.57x = 48,300,821,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300,821,672.34/248,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,475.49

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