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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,464.36, 342,886.45 and 141,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,464.36, 342,886.45 and 141,024.34 is: 194,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,464.36 : 342,886.45 = 141,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,464.36/342,886.45 = 141,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,464.36x = 342,886.45 × 141,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,464.36x = 48,355,333,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355,333,591.76/248,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,616.78

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