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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,852.46, 343,401.58 and 141,407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,852.46, 343,401.58 and 141,407.58 is: 195,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,852.46 : 343,401.58 = 141,407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,852.46/343,401.58 = 141,407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,852.46x = 343,401.58 × 141,407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,852.46x = 48,559,586,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,586,395.98/248,852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,134.04

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