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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,430.28, 342,835.45 and 141,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,430.28, 342,835.45 and 141,002.10 is: 194,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,430.28 : 342,835.45 = 141,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,430.28/342,835.45 = 141,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,430.28x = 342,835.45 × 141,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,430.28x = 48,340,518,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,340,518,404.45/248,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,583.84

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