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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,822.25, 343,374.81 and 141,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,822.25, 343,374.81 and 141,392.40 is: 195,121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,822.25 : 343,374.81 = 141,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,822.25/343,374.81 = 141,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,822.25x = 343,374.81 × 141,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,822.25x = 48,550,588,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,550,588,485.44/248,822.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,121.57

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