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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,739.36, 343,261.49 and 141,315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,739.36, 343,261.49 and 141,315.29 is: 195,015.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,739.36 : 343,261.49 = 141,315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,739.36/343,261.49 = 141,315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,739.36x = 343,261.49 × 141,315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,739.36x = 48,508,094,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508,094,582.30/248,739.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,015.76

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