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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,740.74, 343,263.36 and 141,316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,740.74, 343,263.36 and 141,316.67 is: 195,017.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,740.74 : 343,263.36 = 141,316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,740.74/343,263.36 = 141,316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,740.74x = 343,263.36 × 141,316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,740.74x = 48,508,833,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508,833,251.89/248,740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,017.64

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