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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,744.49, 341,881.83 and 144,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,744.49, 341,881.83 and 144,372.29 is: 199,230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,744.49 : 341,881.83 = 144,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,744.49/341,881.83 = 144,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,744.49x = 341,881.83 × 144,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,744.49x = 49,358,260,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,358,260,997.08/247,744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,230.51

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