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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,226.03, 335,626.45 and 141,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,226.03, 335,626.45 and 141,231.60 is: 194,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,226.03 : 335,626.45 = 141,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,226.03/335,626.45 = 141,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,226.03x = 335,626.45 × 141,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,226.03x = 47,401,060,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401,060,535.82/243,226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,884.82

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