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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.16, 343,258.44 and 141,313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.16, 343,258.44 and 141,313.09 is: 195,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.16 : 343,258.44 = 141,313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.16/343,258.44 = 141,313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.16x = 343,258.44 × 141,313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.16x = 48,506,909,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506,909,966.83/248,737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,012.72

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