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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,997.33, 343,618.11 and 141,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,997.33, 343,618.11 and 141,561 is: 195,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,997.33 : 343,618.11 = 141,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,997.33/343,618.11 = 141,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,997.33x = 343,618.11 × 141,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,997.33x = 48,642,923,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642,923,269.71/248,997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,355.20

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