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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,714.48, 343,235.17 and 141,302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,714.48, 343,235.17 and 141,302.71 is: 195,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,714.48 : 343,235.17 = 141,302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,714.48/343,235.17 = 141,302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,714.48x = 343,235.17 × 141,302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,714.48x = 48,500,060,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500,060,293.98/248,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,002.96

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