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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,975.20, 343,553.34 and 141,542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,975.20, 343,553.34 and 141,542.92 is: 195,310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,975.20 : 343,553.34 = 141,542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,975.20/343,553.34 = 141,542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,975.20x = 343,553.34 × 141,542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,975.20x = 48,627,542,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,542,919.35/248,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,310.79

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