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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,705.82, 333,406.24 and 143,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,705.82, 333,406.24 and 143,522.52 is: 197,973.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,705.82 : 333,406.24 = 143,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,705.82/333,406.24 = 143,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,705.82x = 333,406.24 × 143,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,705.82x = 47,851,302,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851,302,946.76/241,705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,973.32

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