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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,976.95, 343,586.57 and 141,547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,976.95, 343,586.57 and 141,547.01 is: 195,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,976.95 : 343,586.57 = 141,547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,976.95/343,586.57 = 141,547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,976.95x = 343,586.57 × 141,547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,976.95x = 48,633,649,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,633,649,233.99/248,976.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,333.95

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