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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,410.16, 342,760.88 and 140,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,410.16, 342,760.88 and 140,984.72 is: 194,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,410.16 : 342,760.88 = 140,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,410.16/342,760.88 = 140,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,410.16x = 342,760.88 × 140,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,410.16x = 48,324,046,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,324,046,693.75/248,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,533.29

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