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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,519.52, 342,935.20 and 141,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,519.52, 342,935.20 and 141,094.08 is: 194,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,519.52 : 342,935.20 = 141,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,519.52/342,935.20 = 141,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,519.52x = 342,935.20 × 141,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,519.52x = 48,386,126,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,386,126,543.62/248,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,697.49

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