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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,539.14, 342,971.82 and 141,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,539.14, 342,971.82 and 141,095.07 is: 194,704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,539.14 : 342,971.82 = 141,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,539.14/342,971.82 = 141,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,539.14x = 342,971.82 × 141,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,539.14x = 48,391,632,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391,632,950.93/248,539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,704.27

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