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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,748.96, 343,281.60 and 141,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,748.96, 343,281.60 and 141,317.04 is: 195,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,748.96 : 343,281.60 = 141,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,748.96/343,281.60 = 141,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,748.96x = 343,281.60 × 141,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,748.96x = 48,511,539,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,511,539,598.46/248,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,022.08

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