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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,528.91, 342,979.61 and 141,108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,528.91, 342,979.61 and 141,108.95 is: 194,735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,528.91 : 342,979.61 = 141,108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,528.91/342,979.61 = 141,108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,528.91x = 342,979.61 × 141,108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,528.91x = 48,397,490,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,490,218.07/248,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,735.86

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