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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,548.32, 343,005.28 and 141,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,548.32, 343,005.28 and 141,114.80 is: 194,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,548.32 : 343,005.28 = 141,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,548.32/343,005.28 = 141,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,548.32x = 343,005.28 × 141,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,548.32x = 48,403,121,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403,121,486.14/248,548.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,743.31

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