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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,793.38, 343,321.91 and 141,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,793.38, 343,321.91 and 141,348.50 is: 195,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,793.38 : 343,321.91 = 141,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,793.38/343,321.91 = 141,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,793.38x = 343,321.91 × 141,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,793.38x = 48,528,036,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,528,036,995.64/248,793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,053.57

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