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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,467.48, 342,962.50 and 141,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,467.48, 342,962.50 and 141,109 is: 194,774.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,467.48 : 342,962.50 = 141,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,467.48/342,962.50 = 141,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,467.48x = 342,962.50 × 141,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,467.48x = 48,395,095,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395,095,412.50/248,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,774.36

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