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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,746.96, 343,278.84 and 141,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,746.96, 343,278.84 and 141,315.04 is: 195,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,746.96 : 343,278.84 = 141,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,746.96/343,278.84 = 141,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,746.96x = 343,278.84 × 141,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,746.96x = 48,510,463,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510,463,005.75/248,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,019.32

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