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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,970.44, 343,577.60 and 141,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,970.44, 343,577.60 and 141,540.52 is: 195,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,970.44 : 343,577.60 = 141,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,970.44/343,577.60 = 141,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,970.44x = 343,577.60 × 141,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,970.44x = 48,630,152,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630,152,164.35/248,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,325.00

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