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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,968.20, 343,543.68 and 141,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,968.20, 343,543.68 and 141,535.92 is: 195,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,968.20 : 343,543.68 = 141,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,968.20/343,543.68 = 141,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,968.20x = 343,543.68 × 141,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,968.20x = 48,623,770,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,623,770,808.99/248,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,301.13

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