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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,389.29, 342,723.83 and 140,950.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,389.29, 342,723.83 and 140,950.89 is: 194,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,389.29 : 342,723.83 = 140,950.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,389.29/342,723.83 = 140,950.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,389.29x = 342,723.83 × 140,950.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,389.29x = 48,307,228,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,307,228,157.95/248,389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,481.93

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