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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,752.88, 343,288.15 and 141,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,752.88, 343,288.15 and 141,341.10 is: 195,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,752.88 : 343,288.15 = 141,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,752.88/343,288.15 = 141,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,752.88x = 343,288.15 × 141,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,752.88x = 48,520,724,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520,724,737.97/248,752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,055.93

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