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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,541.16, 342,975.06 and 141,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,541.16, 342,975.06 and 141,097 is: 194,707.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,541.16 : 342,975.06 = 141,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,541.16/342,975.06 = 141,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,541.16x = 342,975.06 × 141,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,541.16x = 48,392,752,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392,752,040.82/248,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,707.19

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