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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,918.89, 343,407.71 and 144,073.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,918.89, 343,407.71 and 144,073.86 is: 198,763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,918.89 : 343,407.71 = 144,073.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,918.89/343,407.71 = 144,073.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,918.89x = 343,407.71 × 144,073.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,918.89x = 49,476,074,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,074,333.46/248,918.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,763.84

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