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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,741.19, 343,263.98 and 141,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,741.19, 343,263.98 and 141,317.12 is: 195,018.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,741.19 : 343,263.98 = 141,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,741.19/343,263.98 = 141,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,741.19x = 343,263.98 × 141,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,741.19x = 48,509,077,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,077,406.63/248,741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,018.27

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