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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,787.33, 343,326.60 and 141,357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,787.33, 343,326.60 and 141,357.51 is: 195,073.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,787.33 : 343,326.60 = 141,357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,787.33/343,326.60 = 141,357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,787.33x = 343,326.60 × 141,357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,787.33x = 48,531,793,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531,793,292.77/248,787.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,073.41

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