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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,740.42, 343,262.91 and 141,316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,740.42, 343,262.91 and 141,316.35 is: 195,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,740.42 : 343,262.91 = 141,316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,740.42/343,262.91 = 141,316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,740.42x = 343,262.91 × 141,316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,740.42x = 48,508,660,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508,660,774.28/248,740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,017.20

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