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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,539.16, 342,972.26 and 141,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,539.16, 342,972.26 and 141,095 is: 194,704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,539.16 : 342,972.26 = 141,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,539.16/342,972.26 = 141,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,539.16x = 342,972.26 × 141,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,539.16x = 48,391,671,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391,671,024.70/248,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,704.41

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