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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.36, 343,258.72 and 141,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.36, 343,258.72 and 141,313.29 is: 195,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.36 : 343,258.72 = 141,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.36/343,258.72 = 141,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.36x = 343,258.72 × 141,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.36x = 48,507,019,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507,019,044.39/248,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,013.00

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