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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,853.46, 343,402.96 and 141,408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,853.46, 343,402.96 and 141,408.58 is: 195,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,853.46 : 343,402.96 = 141,408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,853.46/343,402.96 = 141,408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,853.46x = 343,402.96 × 141,408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,853.46x = 48,560,124,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560,124,941.40/248,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,135.42

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