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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,370.88, 342,742.30 and 140,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,370.88, 342,742.30 and 140,934.50 is: 194,484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,370.88 : 342,742.30 = 140,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,370.88/342,742.30 = 140,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,370.88x = 342,742.30 × 140,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,370.88x = 48,304,214,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,304,214,679.35/248,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,484.21

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