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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,971.46, 343,578.96 and 141,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,971.46, 343,578.96 and 141,541.52 is: 195,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,971.46 : 343,578.96 = 141,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,971.46/343,578.96 = 141,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,971.46x = 343,578.96 × 141,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,971.46x = 48,630,688,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630,688,238.42/248,971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,326.36

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