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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,934.66, 343,516.32 and 141,489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,934.66, 343,516.32 and 141,489.78 is: 195,248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,934.66 : 343,516.32 = 141,489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,934.66/343,516.32 = 141,489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,934.66x = 343,516.32 × 141,489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,934.66x = 48,604,048,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,604,048,543.21/248,934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,248.22

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