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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,974.67, 343,614.08 and 141,560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,974.67, 343,614.08 and 141,560.79 is: 195,370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,974.67 : 343,614.08 = 141,560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,974.67/343,614.08 = 141,560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,974.67x = 343,614.08 × 141,560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,974.67x = 48,642,280,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642,280,973.83/248,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,370.40

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