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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,431.88, 342,818.70 and 141,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,431.88, 342,818.70 and 141,004.10 is: 194,575.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,431.88 : 342,818.70 = 141,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,431.88/342,818.70 = 141,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,431.88x = 342,818.70 × 141,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,431.88x = 48,338,842,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338,842,256.67/248,431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,575.84

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