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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,889.04, 343,474.90 and 140,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,889.04, 343,474.90 and 140,012.24 is: 193,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,889.04 : 343,474.90 = 140,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,889.04/343,474.90 = 140,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,889.04x = 343,474.90 × 140,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,889.04x = 48,090,690,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,090,690,132.78/248,889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,221.41

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