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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,467.50, 342,863.55 and 141,042.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,467.50, 342,863.55 and 141,042.06 is: 194,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,467.50 : 342,863.55 = 141,042.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,467.50/342,863.55 = 141,042.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,467.50x = 342,863.55 × 141,042.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,467.50x = 48,358,181,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,358,181,390.91/248,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,625.78

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