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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,470.12, 342,894.38 and 141,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,470.12, 342,894.38 and 141,030.10 is: 194,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,470.12 : 342,894.38 = 141,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,470.12/342,894.38 = 141,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,470.12x = 342,894.38 × 141,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,470.12x = 48,358,428,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,358,428,700.84/248,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,624.72

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