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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,973.20, 343,550.58 and 141,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,973.20, 343,550.58 and 141,540.92 is: 195,308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,973.20 : 343,550.58 = 141,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,973.20/343,550.58 = 141,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,973.20x = 343,550.58 × 141,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,973.20x = 48,626,465,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,626,465,159.73/248,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,308.03

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