Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,412.24, 342,750.60 and 140,958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 248,412.24, 342,750.60 and 140,958 is: 194,488.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,412.24 : 342,750.60 = 140,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,412.24/342,750.60 = 140,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,412.24x = 342,750.60 × 140,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,412.24x = 48,313,439,074.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,313,439,074.80/248,412.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,488.96
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