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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,877.72, 343,442.70 and 141,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,877.72, 343,442.70 and 141,445.88 is: 195,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,877.72 : 343,442.70 = 141,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,877.72/343,442.70 = 141,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,877.72x = 343,442.70 × 141,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,877.72x = 48,578,554,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,578,554,931.08/248,877.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,190.45

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