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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,747.38, 343,280.65 and 141,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,747.38, 343,280.65 and 141,335.60 is: 195,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,747.38 : 343,280.65 = 141,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,747.38/343,280.65 = 141,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,747.38x = 343,280.65 × 141,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,747.38x = 48,517,776,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517,776,636.14/248,747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,048.40

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