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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,819.01, 336,537.87 and 141,864.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,819.01, 336,537.87 and 141,864.17 is: 195,811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,819.01 : 336,537.87 = 141,864.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,819.01/336,537.87 = 141,864.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,819.01x = 336,537.87 × 141,864.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,819.01x = 47,742,665,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742,665,601.12/243,819.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,811.91

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