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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,742.29, 343,265.45 and 141,318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,742.29, 343,265.45 and 141,318.27 is: 195,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,742.29 : 343,265.45 = 141,318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,742.29/343,265.45 = 141,318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,742.29x = 343,265.45 × 141,318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,742.29x = 48,509,678,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,678,838.18/248,742.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,019.83

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