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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,525.79, 342,975.29 and 141,105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,525.79, 342,975.29 and 141,105.81 is: 194,731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,525.79 : 342,975.29 = 141,105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,525.79/342,975.29 = 141,105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,525.79x = 342,975.29 × 141,105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,525.79x = 48,395,806,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395,806,105.43/248,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,731.53

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