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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,939.72, 343,523.16 and 141,494.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,939.72, 343,523.16 and 141,494.84 is: 195,255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,939.72 : 343,523.16 = 141,494.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,939.72/343,523.16 = 141,494.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,939.72x = 343,523.16 × 141,494.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,939.72x = 48,606,754,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,606,754,560.49/248,939.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,255.12

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