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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,743.81, 343,267.57 and 141,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,743.81, 343,267.57 and 141,319.72 is: 195,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,743.81 : 343,267.57 = 141,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,743.81/343,267.57 = 141,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,743.81x = 343,267.57 × 141,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,743.81x = 48,510,477,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510,477,483.21/248,743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,021.85

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