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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,975.45, 343,584.50 and 141,545.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,975.45, 343,584.50 and 141,545.51 is: 195,331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,975.45 : 343,584.50 = 141,545.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,975.45/343,584.50 = 141,545.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,975.45x = 343,584.50 × 141,545.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,975.45x = 48,632,840,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,632,840,854.95/248,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,331.88

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