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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,922.66, 343,499.76 and 141,477.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,922.66, 343,499.76 and 141,477.78 is: 195,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,922.66 : 343,499.76 = 141,477.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,922.66/343,499.76 = 141,477.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,922.66x = 343,499.76 × 141,477.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,922.66x = 48,597,583,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,597,583,475.33/248,922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,231.66

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