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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,941.72, 343,525.92 and 141,496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,941.72, 343,525.92 and 141,496.84 is: 195,257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,941.72 : 343,525.92 = 141,496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,941.72/343,525.92 = 141,496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,941.72x = 343,525.92 × 141,496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,941.72x = 48,607,832,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,607,832,138.09/248,941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,257.88

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