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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,053.61, 343,679.99 and 141,649.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,053.61, 343,679.99 and 141,649.77 is: 195,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,053.61 : 343,679.99 = 141,649.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,053.61/343,679.99 = 141,649.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,053.61x = 343,679.99 × 141,649.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,053.61x = 48,682,190,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682,190,828.85/249,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,468.72

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