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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,437.88, 342,826.98 and 141,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,437.88, 342,826.98 and 141,010.10 is: 194,584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,437.88 : 342,826.98 = 141,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,437.88/342,826.98 = 141,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,437.88x = 342,826.98 × 141,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,437.88x = 48,342,066,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,342,066,732.50/248,437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,584.12

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