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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,033.80, 335,251.86 and 142,412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,033.80, 335,251.86 and 142,412.36 is: 196,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,033.80 : 335,251.86 = 142,412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,033.80/335,251.86 = 142,412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,033.80x = 335,251.86 × 142,412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,033.80x = 47,744,008,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,744,008,576.99/243,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,450.08

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