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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,682.88, 343,171.65 and 141,252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,682.88, 343,171.65 and 141,252.58 is: 194,922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,682.88 : 343,171.65 = 141,252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,682.88/343,171.65 = 141,252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,682.88x = 343,171.65 × 141,252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,682.88x = 48,473,880,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,473,880,945.36/248,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,922.47

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