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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,793.88, 343,322.60 and 141,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,793.88, 343,322.60 and 141,349 is: 195,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,793.88 : 343,322.60 = 141,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,793.88/343,322.60 = 141,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,793.88x = 343,322.60 × 141,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,793.88x = 48,528,306,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,528,306,187.40/248,793.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,054.26

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