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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,525.16, 342,974.43 and 141,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,525.16, 342,974.43 and 141,105.20 is: 194,730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,525.16 : 342,974.43 = 141,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,525.16/342,974.43 = 141,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,525.16x = 342,974.43 × 141,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,525.16x = 48,395,473,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395,473,825.16/248,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,730.68

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