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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,834.28, 343,426.86 and 141,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,834.28, 343,426.86 and 141,382.92 is: 195,128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,834.28 : 343,426.86 = 141,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,834.28/343,426.86 = 141,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,834.28x = 343,426.86 × 141,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,834.28x = 48,554,692,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,554,692,273.23/248,834.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,128.63

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