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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,741.66, 343,264.63 and 141,317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,741.66, 343,264.63 and 141,317.59 is: 195,018.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,741.66 : 343,264.63 = 141,317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,741.66/343,264.63 = 141,317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,741.66x = 343,264.63 × 141,317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,741.66x = 48,509,330,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,330,243.84/248,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,018.92

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