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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.64, 343,259.09 and 141,313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.64, 343,259.09 and 141,313.56 is: 195,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.64 : 343,259.09 = 141,313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.64/343,259.09 = 141,313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.64x = 343,259.09 × 141,313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.64x = 48,507,164,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507,164,874.67/248,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,013.37

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