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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,538.14, 342,970.42 and 141,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,538.14, 342,970.42 and 141,094.08 is: 194,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,538.14 : 342,970.42 = 141,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,538.14/342,970.42 = 141,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,538.14x = 342,970.42 × 141,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,538.14x = 48,391,095,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391,095,877.11/248,538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,702.90

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