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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,974.29, 343,613.57 and 141,560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,974.29, 343,613.57 and 141,560.42 is: 195,369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,974.29 : 343,613.57 = 141,560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,974.29/343,613.57 = 141,560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,974.29x = 343,613.57 × 141,560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,974.29x = 48,642,078,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642,078,861.03/248,974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,369.89

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