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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,460.08, 342,879.06 and 141,033.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,460.08, 342,879.06 and 141,033.41 is: 194,628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,460.08 : 342,879.06 = 141,033.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,460.08/342,879.06 = 141,033.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,460.08x = 342,879.06 × 141,033.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,460.08x = 48,357,403,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357,403,049.39/248,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,628.46

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