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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,463.58, 342,883.89 and 141,036.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,463.58, 342,883.89 and 141,036.91 is: 194,633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,463.58 : 342,883.89 = 141,036.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,463.58/342,883.89 = 141,036.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,463.58x = 342,883.89 × 141,036.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,463.58x = 48,359,284,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,284,334.38/248,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,633.29

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