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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,739.14, 343,261.15 and 141,315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,739.14, 343,261.15 and 141,315.07 is: 195,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,739.14 : 343,261.15 = 141,315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,739.14/343,261.15 = 141,315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,739.14x = 343,261.15 × 141,315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,739.14x = 48,507,973,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507,973,383.62/248,739.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,015.44

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