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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,527.51, 342,977.67 and 141,107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,527.51, 342,977.67 and 141,107.54 is: 194,733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,527.51 : 342,977.67 = 141,107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,527.51/342,977.67 = 141,107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,527.51x = 342,977.67 × 141,107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,527.51x = 48,396,732,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,396,732,868.21/248,527.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,733.91

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