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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,226.28, 335,626.80 and 141,231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,226.28, 335,626.80 and 141,231.85 is: 194,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,226.28 : 335,626.80 = 141,231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,226.28/335,626.80 = 141,231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,226.28x = 335,626.80 × 141,231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,226.28x = 47,401,193,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401,193,167.42/243,226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,885.17

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