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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,852.33, 343,401.41 and 141,407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,852.33, 343,401.41 and 141,407.45 is: 195,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,852.33 : 343,401.41 = 141,407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,852.33/343,401.41 = 141,407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,852.33x = 343,401.41 × 141,407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,852.33x = 48,559,516,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,516,351.02/248,852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,133.87

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