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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,965.70, 343,571.04 and 141,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,965.70, 343,571.04 and 141,535.76 is: 195,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,965.70 : 343,571.04 = 141,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,965.70/343,571.04 = 141,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,965.70x = 343,571.04 × 141,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,965.70x = 48,627,586,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,586,542.54/248,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,318.42

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