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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,793.39, 343,322.48 and 141,349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,793.39, 343,322.48 and 141,349.23 is: 195,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,793.39 : 343,322.48 = 141,349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,793.39/343,322.48 = 141,349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,793.39x = 343,322.48 × 141,349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,793.39x = 48,528,367,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,528,367,482.94/248,793.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,054.89

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