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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,567.16, 343,032.39 and 141,147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,567.16, 343,032.39 and 141,147.27 is: 194,788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,567.16 : 343,032.39 = 141,147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,567.16/343,032.39 = 141,147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,567.16x = 343,032.39 × 141,147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,567.16x = 48,418,085,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,418,085,370.08/248,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,788.75

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