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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,750.88, 343,285.39 and 141,339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,750.88, 343,285.39 and 141,339.11 is: 195,053.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,750.88 : 343,285.39 = 141,339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,750.88/343,285.39 = 141,339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,750.88x = 343,285.39 × 141,339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,750.88x = 48,519,649,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519,649,782.18/248,750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,053.18

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