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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,696.96, 343,190.79 and 141,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,696.96, 343,190.79 and 141,265.44 is: 194,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,696.96 : 343,190.79 = 141,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,696.96/343,190.79 = 141,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,696.96x = 343,190.79 × 141,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,696.96x = 48,480,997,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,480,997,953.30/248,696.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,940.05

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