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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,789.76, 343,339.20 and 141,378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,789.76, 343,339.20 and 141,378.08 is: 195,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,789.76 : 343,339.20 = 141,378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,789.76/343,339.20 = 141,378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,789.76x = 343,339.20 × 141,378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,789.76x = 48,540,636,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,540,636,884.74/248,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,107.05

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