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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,590.28, 343,056.84 and 141,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,590.28, 343,056.84 and 141,162.56 is: 194,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,590.28 : 343,056.84 = 141,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,590.28/343,056.84 = 141,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,590.28x = 343,056.84 × 141,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,590.28x = 48,426,781,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426,781,759.91/248,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,805.61

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