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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,461.58, 342,881.13 and 141,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,461.58, 342,881.13 and 141,034.91 is: 194,630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,461.58 : 342,881.13 = 141,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,461.58/342,881.13 = 141,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,461.58x = 342,881.13 × 141,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,461.58x = 48,358,209,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,358,209,310.25/248,461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,630.53

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