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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,441.88, 342,832.50 and 141,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,441.88, 342,832.50 and 141,014.10 is: 194,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,441.88 : 342,832.50 = 141,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,441.88/342,832.50 = 141,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,441.88x = 342,832.50 × 141,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,441.88x = 48,344,216,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,344,216,438.25/248,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,589.64

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