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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,786.33, 343,325.22 and 141,356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,786.33, 343,325.22 and 141,356.51 is: 195,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,786.33 : 343,325.22 = 141,356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,786.33/343,325.22 = 141,356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,786.33x = 343,325.22 × 141,356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,786.33x = 48,531,254,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531,254,894.18/248,786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,072.03

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