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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,440.68, 342,854.10 and 141,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,440.68, 342,854.10 and 141,023.88 is: 194,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,440.68 : 342,854.10 = 141,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,440.68/342,854.10 = 141,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,440.68x = 342,854.10 × 141,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,440.68x = 48,350,615,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,350,615,455.91/248,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,616.34

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