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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,443.42, 335,993.63 and 141,527.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,443.42, 335,993.63 and 141,527.99 is: 195,332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,443.42 : 335,993.63 = 141,527.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,443.42/335,993.63 = 141,527.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,443.42x = 335,993.63 × 141,527.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,443.42x = 47,552,504,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552,504,300.51/243,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,332.88

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