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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,972.46, 343,580.34 and 141,542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,972.46, 343,580.34 and 141,542.52 is: 195,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,972.46 : 343,580.34 = 141,542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,972.46/343,580.34 = 141,542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,972.46x = 343,580.34 × 141,542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,972.46x = 48,631,227,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631,227,146.06/248,972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,327.74

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