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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,444.89, 342,855.59 and 141,016.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,444.89, 342,855.59 and 141,016.71 is: 194,604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,444.89 : 342,855.59 = 141,016.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,444.89/342,855.59 = 141,016.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,444.89x = 342,855.59 × 141,016.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,444.89x = 48,348,367,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,348,367,887.53/248,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,604.00

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