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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,438.88, 342,828.36 and 141,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,438.88, 342,828.36 and 141,011.10 is: 194,585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,438.88 : 342,828.36 = 141,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,438.88/342,828.36 = 141,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,438.88x = 342,828.36 × 141,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,438.88x = 48,342,604,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,342,604,154.80/248,438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,585.50

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