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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,852.95, 343,402.27 and 141,408.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,852.95, 343,402.27 and 141,408.07 is: 195,134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,852.95 : 343,402.27 = 141,408.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,852.95/343,402.27 = 141,408.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,852.95x = 343,402.27 × 141,408.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,852.95x = 48,559,852,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,852,234.32/248,852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,134.73

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