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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,746, 343,278.75 and 141,334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,746, 343,278.75 and 141,334.23 is: 195,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,746 : 343,278.75 = 141,334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,746/343,278.75 = 141,334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,746x = 343,278.75 × 141,334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,746x = 48,517,037,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517,037,806.61/248,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,046.50

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