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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,749.38, 343,283.41 and 141,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,749.38, 343,283.41 and 141,337.60 is: 195,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,749.38 : 343,283.41 = 141,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,749.38/343,283.41 = 141,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,749.38x = 343,283.41 × 141,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,749.38x = 48,518,853,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518,853,289.22/248,749.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,051.15

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