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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,558.80, 343,019.73 and 141,125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,558.80, 343,019.73 and 141,125.26 is: 194,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,558.80 : 343,019.73 = 141,125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,558.80/343,019.73 = 141,125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,558.80x = 343,019.73 × 141,125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,558.80x = 48,408,748,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408,748,581.38/248,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,757.73

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