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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,531.41, 342,983.06 and 141,111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,531.41, 342,983.06 and 141,111.45 is: 194,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,531.41 : 342,983.06 = 141,111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,531.41/342,983.06 = 141,111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,531.41x = 342,983.06 × 141,111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,531.41x = 48,398,836,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398,836,922.04/248,531.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,739.32

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