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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,738.72, 343,260.58 and 141,314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,738.72, 343,260.58 and 141,314.65 is: 195,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,738.72 : 343,260.58 = 141,314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,738.72/343,260.58 = 141,314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,738.72x = 343,260.58 × 141,314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,738.72x = 48,507,748,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507,748,343.00/248,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,014.86

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