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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,933.56, 343,548.86 and 141,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,933.56, 343,548.86 and 141,537.40 is: 195,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,933.56 : 343,548.86 = 141,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,933.56/343,548.86 = 141,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,933.56x = 343,548.86 × 141,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,933.56x = 48,625,012,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,625,012,417.36/248,933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,333.29

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