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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,975.12, 343,562.58 and 141,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,975.12, 343,562.58 and 141,524.16 is: 195,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,975.12 : 343,562.58 = 141,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,975.12/343,562.58 = 141,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,975.12x = 343,562.58 × 141,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,975.12x = 48,622,405,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622,405,541.93/248,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,290.22

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