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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,847.16, 343,409.08 and 141,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,847.16, 343,409.08 and 141,417.40 is: 195,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,847.16 : 343,409.08 = 141,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,847.16/343,409.08 = 141,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,847.16x = 343,409.08 × 141,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,847.16x = 48,564,019,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564,019,229.99/248,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,156.01

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