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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,315.33, 342,668.71 and 144,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,315.33, 342,668.71 and 144,969.32 is: 200,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,315.33 : 342,668.71 = 144,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,315.33/342,668.71 = 144,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,315.33x = 342,668.71 × 144,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,315.33x = 49,676,450,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676,450,911.86/248,315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,053.90

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