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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,779.76, 343,325.32 and 141,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,779.76, 343,325.32 and 141,368 is: 195,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,779.76 : 343,325.32 = 141,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,779.76/343,325.32 = 141,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,779.76x = 343,325.32 × 141,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,779.76x = 48,535,213,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,535,213,837.76/248,779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,093.10

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