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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,976.79, 343,617.02 and 141,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,976.79, 343,617.02 and 141,562.92 is: 195,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,976.79 : 343,617.02 = 141,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,976.79/343,617.02 = 141,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,976.79x = 343,617.02 × 141,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,976.79x = 48,643,428,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,643,428,712.90/248,976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,373.35

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