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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,581.55, 343,044.87 and 141,153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,581.55, 343,044.87 and 141,153.83 is: 194,793.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,581.55 : 343,044.87 = 141,153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,581.55/343,044.87 = 141,153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,581.55x = 343,044.87 × 141,153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,581.55x = 48,422,095,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,422,095,547.13/248,581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,793.61

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