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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,984.87, 343,576.04 and 141,533.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,984.87, 343,576.04 and 141,533.91 is: 195,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,984.87 : 343,576.04 = 141,533.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,984.87/343,576.04 = 141,533.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,984.87x = 343,576.04 × 141,533.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,984.87x = 48,627,659,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,659,615.85/248,984.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,303.68

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