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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,592.21, 343,045.44 and 141,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,592.21, 343,045.44 and 141,148.14 is: 194,777.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,592.21 : 343,045.44 = 141,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,592.21/343,045.44 = 141,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,592.21x = 343,045.44 × 141,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,592.21x = 48,420,225,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,420,225,791.48/248,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,777.73

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