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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,431.28, 342,836.83 and 141,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,431.28, 342,836.83 and 141,003.10 is: 194,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,431.28 : 342,836.83 = 141,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,431.28/342,836.83 = 141,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,431.28x = 342,836.83 × 141,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,431.28x = 48,341,055,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,341,055,824.17/248,431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,585.22

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