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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,792.88, 343,321.23 and 141,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,792.88, 343,321.23 and 141,348 is: 195,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,792.88 : 343,321.23 = 141,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,792.88/343,321.23 = 141,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,792.88x = 343,321.23 × 141,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,792.88x = 48,527,769,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,527,769,218.04/248,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,052.89

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