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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,463.64, 342,881.94 and 141,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,463.64, 342,881.94 and 141,033.88 is: 194,627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,463.64 : 342,881.94 = 141,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,463.64/342,881.94 = 141,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,463.64x = 342,881.94 × 141,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,463.64x = 48,357,970,380.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357,970,380.13/248,463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,627.96

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