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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.21, 343,187.17 and 141,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.21, 343,187.17 and 141,251.14 is: 194,919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.21 : 343,187.17 = 141,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.21/343,187.17 = 141,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.21x = 343,187.17 × 141,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.21x = 48,475,578,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,475,578,995.87/248,695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,919.63

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