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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,971.96, 343,579.65 and 141,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,971.96, 343,579.65 and 141,542.02 is: 195,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,971.96 : 343,579.65 = 141,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,971.96/343,579.65 = 141,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,971.96x = 343,579.65 × 141,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,971.96x = 48,630,957,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630,957,691.89/248,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,327.05

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