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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,227.59, 335,628.61 and 141,233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,227.59, 335,628.61 and 141,233.17 is: 194,886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,227.59 : 335,628.61 = 141,233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,227.59/335,628.61 = 141,233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,227.59x = 335,628.61 × 141,233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,227.59x = 47,401,890,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401,890,148.68/243,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,886.98

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