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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,569.08, 343,033.86 and 141,135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,569.08, 343,033.86 and 141,135.54 is: 194,771.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,569.08 : 343,033.86 = 141,135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,569.08/343,033.86 = 141,135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,569.08x = 343,033.86 × 141,135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,569.08x = 48,414,269,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,414,269,069.38/248,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,771.89

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