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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,525.66, 342,975.12 and 141,105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,525.66, 342,975.12 and 141,105.69 is: 194,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,525.66 : 342,975.12 = 141,105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,525.66/342,975.12 = 141,105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,525.66x = 342,975.12 × 141,105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,525.66x = 48,395,740,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395,740,960.43/248,525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,731.36

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