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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,536.56, 343,011.34 and 141,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,536.56, 343,011.34 and 141,141.10 is: 194,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,536.56 : 343,011.34 = 141,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,536.56/343,011.34 = 141,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,536.56x = 343,011.34 × 141,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,536.56x = 48,412,997,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,412,997,840.07/248,536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,792.26

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