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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,753.39, 343,288.85 and 141,341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,753.39, 343,288.85 and 141,341.61 is: 195,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,753.39 : 343,288.85 = 141,341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,753.39/343,288.85 = 141,341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,753.39x = 343,288.85 × 141,341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,753.39x = 48,520,998,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520,998,047.34/248,753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,056.63

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