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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.23, 343,258.56 and 141,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.23, 343,258.56 and 141,313.16 is: 195,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.23 : 343,258.56 = 141,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.23/343,258.56 = 141,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.23x = 343,258.56 × 141,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.23x = 48,506,950,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506,950,737.97/248,737.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,012.83

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