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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,972.96, 343,581.03 and 141,543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,972.96, 343,581.03 and 141,543.02 is: 195,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,972.96 : 343,581.03 = 141,543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,972.96/343,581.03 = 141,543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,972.96x = 343,581.03 × 141,543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,972.96x = 48,631,496,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631,496,600.91/248,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,328.43

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