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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,747.96, 343,280.22 and 141,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,747.96, 343,280.22 and 141,316.04 is: 195,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,747.96 : 343,280.22 = 141,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,747.96/343,280.22 = 141,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,747.96x = 343,280.22 × 141,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,747.96x = 48,511,001,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,511,001,300.73/248,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,020.70

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