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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,536.15, 342,967.67 and 141,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,536.15, 342,967.67 and 141,092.08 is: 194,700.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,536.15 : 342,967.67 = 141,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,536.15/342,967.67 = 141,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,536.15x = 342,967.67 × 141,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,536.15x = 48,390,020,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,390,020,899.27/248,536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,700.13

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