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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,886.23, 343,483.40 and 141,489.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,886.23, 343,483.40 and 141,489.95 is: 195,267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,886.23 : 343,483.40 = 141,489.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,886.23/343,483.40 = 141,489.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,886.23x = 343,483.40 × 141,489.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,886.23x = 48,599,447,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,599,447,728.14/248,886.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,267.73

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