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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,955.12, 343,556.51 and 141,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,955.12, 343,556.51 and 141,525.14 is: 195,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,955.12 : 343,556.51 = 141,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,955.12/343,556.51 = 141,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,955.12x = 343,556.51 × 141,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,955.12x = 48,621,880,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,621,880,750.25/248,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,303.80

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