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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,792.45, 343,320.61 and 141,347.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,792.45, 343,320.61 and 141,347.57 is: 195,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,792.45 : 343,320.61 = 141,347.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,792.45/343,320.61 = 141,347.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,792.45x = 343,320.61 × 141,347.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,792.45x = 48,527,532,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,527,532,237.81/248,792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,052.27

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