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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,463.06, 342,883.18 and 141,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,463.06, 342,883.18 and 141,036.42 is: 194,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,463.06 : 342,883.18 = 141,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,463.06/342,883.18 = 141,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,463.06x = 342,883.18 × 141,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,463.06x = 48,359,016,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,016,185.42/248,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,632.62

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