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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,571.30, 343,036.98 and 141,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,571.30, 343,036.98 and 141,137.76 is: 194,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,571.30 : 343,036.98 = 141,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,571.30/343,036.98 = 141,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,571.30x = 343,036.98 × 141,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,571.30x = 48,415,470,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,415,470,954.36/248,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,774.98

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