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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,526.66, 342,976.50 and 141,106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,526.66, 342,976.50 and 141,106.69 is: 194,732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,526.66 : 342,976.50 = 141,106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,526.66/342,976.50 = 141,106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,526.66x = 342,976.50 × 141,106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,526.66x = 48,396,278,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,396,278,662.79/248,526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,732.74

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