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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,747.94, 343,281.33 and 141,336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,747.94, 343,281.33 and 141,336.27 is: 195,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,747.94 : 343,281.33 = 141,336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,747.94/343,281.33 = 141,336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,747.94x = 343,281.33 × 141,336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,747.94x = 48,518,102,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518,102,742.84/248,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,049.26

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