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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,205.82, 371,940.81 and 141,534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,205.82, 371,940.81 and 141,534.89 is: 212,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,205.82 : 371,940.81 = 141,534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,205.82/371,940.81 = 141,534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,205.82x = 371,940.81 × 141,534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,205.82x = 52,642,603,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642,603,522.48/248,205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,092.54

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