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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,529.14, 342,979.90 and 141,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,529.14, 342,979.90 and 141,109.16 is: 194,736.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,529.14 : 342,979.90 = 141,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,529.14/342,979.90 = 141,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,529.14x = 342,979.90 × 141,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,529.14x = 48,397,605,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,605,585.88/248,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,736.14

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