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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,456.57, 342,874.22 and 141,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,456.57, 342,874.22 and 141,029.91 is: 194,623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,456.57 : 342,874.22 = 141,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,456.57/342,874.22 = 141,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,456.57x = 342,874.22 × 141,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,456.57x = 48,355,519,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355,519,682.77/248,456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,623.63

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