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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,440.88, 342,831.12 and 141,013.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,440.88, 342,831.12 and 141,013.10 is: 194,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,440.88 : 342,831.12 = 141,013.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,440.88/342,831.12 = 141,013.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,440.88x = 342,831.12 × 141,013.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,440.88x = 48,343,679,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343,679,007.67/248,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,588.26

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