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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,744.16, 343,279.08 and 141,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,744.16, 343,279.08 and 141,312.24 is: 195,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,744.16 : 343,279.08 = 141,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,744.16/343,279.08 = 141,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,744.16x = 343,279.08 × 141,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,744.16x = 48,509,535,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,535,739.94/248,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,017.79

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