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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,467.11, 342,890.24 and 141,027.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,467.11, 342,890.24 and 141,027.09 is: 194,620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,467.11 : 342,890.24 = 141,027.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,467.11/342,890.24 = 141,027.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,467.11x = 342,890.24 × 141,027.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,467.11x = 48,356,812,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,356,812,736.60/248,467.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,620.58

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