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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,526.80, 342,997.32 and 141,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,526.80, 342,997.32 and 141,130.64 is: 194,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,526.80 : 342,997.32 = 141,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,526.80/342,997.32 = 141,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,526.80x = 342,997.32 × 141,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,526.80x = 48,407,431,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407,431,289.88/248,526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,777.51

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