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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,973.12, 343,581.33 and 141,543.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,973.12, 343,581.33 and 141,543.18 is: 195,328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,973.12 : 343,581.33 = 141,543.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,973.12/343,581.33 = 141,543.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,973.12x = 343,581.33 × 141,543.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,973.12x = 48,631,594,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631,594,036.83/248,973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,328.69

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