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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,529.16, 342,979.95 and 141,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,529.16, 342,979.95 and 141,109.20 is: 194,736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,529.16 : 342,979.95 = 141,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,529.16/342,979.95 = 141,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,529.16x = 342,979.95 × 141,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,529.16x = 48,397,624,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,624,645.64/248,529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,736.20

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