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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,849.33, 343,397.27 and 141,404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,849.33, 343,397.27 and 141,404.45 is: 195,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,849.33 : 343,397.27 = 141,404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,849.33/343,397.27 = 141,404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,849.33x = 343,397.27 × 141,404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,849.33x = 48,557,900,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557,900,732.38/248,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,129.73

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