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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,794.20, 343,336.59 and 141,399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,794.20, 343,336.59 and 141,399.90 is: 195,132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,794.20 : 343,336.59 = 141,399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,794.20/343,336.59 = 141,399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,794.20x = 343,336.59 × 141,399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,794.20x = 48,547,759,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,547,759,492.34/248,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,132.20

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