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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,470.84, 342,879.06 and 141,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,470.84, 342,879.06 and 141,038.92 is: 194,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,470.84 : 342,879.06 = 141,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,470.84/342,879.06 = 141,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,470.84x = 342,879.06 × 141,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,470.84x = 48,359,292,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,292,313.02/248,470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,627.64

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