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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,466.48, 342,961.12 and 141,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,466.48, 342,961.12 and 141,108 is: 194,772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,466.48 : 342,961.12 = 141,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,466.48/342,961.12 = 141,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,466.48x = 342,961.12 × 141,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,466.48x = 48,394,557,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,394,557,720.96/248,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,772.98

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