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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,757.57, 343,285.56 and 141,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,757.57, 343,285.56 and 141,327.78 is: 195,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,757.57 : 343,285.56 = 141,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,757.57/343,285.56 = 141,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,757.57x = 343,285.56 × 141,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,757.57x = 48,515,786,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,515,786,100.86/248,757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,032.40

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