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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,206.24, 335,629.38 and 141,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,206.24, 335,629.38 and 141,240.20 is: 194,914.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,206.24 : 335,629.38 = 141,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,206.24/335,629.38 = 141,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,206.24x = 335,629.38 × 141,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,206.24x = 47,404,360,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,360,757.08/243,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,914.25

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