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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,414.46, 342,801.75 and 140,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,414.46, 342,801.75 and 140,982.54 is: 194,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,414.46 : 342,801.75 = 140,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,414.46/342,801.75 = 140,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,414.46x = 342,801.75 × 140,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,414.46x = 48,329,061,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,329,061,431.45/248,414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,550.11

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