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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,749.65, 343,275.68 and 141,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,749.65, 343,275.68 and 141,325.58 is: 195,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,749.65 : 343,275.68 = 141,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,749.65/343,275.68 = 141,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,749.65x = 343,275.68 × 141,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,749.65x = 48,513,635,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,513,635,787.40/248,749.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,029.97

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