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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,583.93, 343,048.17 and 141,156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,583.93, 343,048.17 and 141,156.21 is: 194,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,583.93 : 343,048.17 = 141,156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,583.93/343,048.17 = 141,156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,583.93x = 343,048.17 × 141,156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,583.93x = 48,423,379,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,379,524.64/248,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,796.90

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