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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,407.40, 342,792.60 and 140,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,407.40, 342,792.60 and 140,971.04 is: 194,534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,407.40 : 342,792.60 = 140,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,407.40/342,792.60 = 140,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,407.40x = 342,792.60 × 140,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,407.40x = 48,323,829,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323,829,326.30/248,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,534.58

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