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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,966.45, 343,572.08 and 141,536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,966.45, 343,572.08 and 141,536.51 is: 195,319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,966.45 : 343,572.08 = 141,536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,966.45/343,572.08 = 141,536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,966.45x = 343,572.08 × 141,536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,966.45x = 48,627,990,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,990,711.10/248,966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,319.46

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