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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,750, 343,284.27 and 141,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,750, 343,284.27 and 141,338.24 is: 195,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,750 : 343,284.27 = 141,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,750/343,284.27 = 141,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,750x = 343,284.27 × 141,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,750x = 48,519,194,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519,194,541.48/248,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,052.04

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