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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,558.05, 343,018.70 and 141,124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,558.05, 343,018.70 and 141,124.51 is: 194,756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,558.05 : 343,018.70 = 141,124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,558.05/343,018.70 = 141,124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,558.05x = 343,018.70 × 141,124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,558.05x = 48,408,345,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408,345,958.34/248,558.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,756.70

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