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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,977.70, 343,556.76 and 141,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,977.70, 343,556.76 and 141,545.42 is: 195,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,977.70 : 343,556.76 = 141,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,977.70/343,556.76 = 141,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,977.70x = 343,556.76 × 141,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,977.70x = 48,628,885,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,628,885,888.04/248,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,314.22

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