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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,660.47, 343,152.21 and 141,231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,660.47, 343,152.21 and 141,231.39 is: 194,899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,660.47 : 343,152.21 = 141,231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,660.47/343,152.21 = 141,231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,660.47x = 343,152.21 × 141,231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,660.47x = 48,463,863,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,463,863,599.87/248,660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,899.75

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