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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,452.38, 342,895.14 and 141,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,452.38, 342,895.14 and 141,057.18 is: 194,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,452.38 : 342,895.14 = 141,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,452.38/342,895.14 = 141,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,452.38x = 342,895.14 × 141,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,452.38x = 48,367,821,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,367,821,484.11/248,452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,676.43

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