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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,748.87, 343,282.62 and 141,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,748.87, 343,282.62 and 141,337.10 is: 195,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,748.87 : 343,282.62 = 141,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,748.87/343,282.62 = 141,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,748.87x = 343,282.62 × 141,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,748.87x = 48,518,571,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518,571,379.42/248,748.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,050.42

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