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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,754.62, 336,371.43 and 141,783.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,754.62, 336,371.43 and 141,783.01 is: 195,654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,754.62 : 336,371.43 = 141,783.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,754.62/336,371.43 = 141,783.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,754.62x = 336,371.43 × 141,783.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,754.62x = 47,691,753,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,691,753,514.16/243,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,654.77

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