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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,961.60, 343,553.52 and 141,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,961.60, 343,553.52 and 141,516.72 is: 195,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,961.60 : 343,553.52 = 141,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,961.60/343,553.52 = 141,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,961.60x = 343,553.52 × 141,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,961.60x = 48,618,567,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,618,567,294.85/248,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,285.41

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