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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,068.22, 343,712.36 and 141,638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,068.22, 343,712.36 and 141,638.22 is: 195,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,068.22 : 343,712.36 = 141,638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,068.22/343,712.36 = 141,638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,068.22x = 343,712.36 × 141,638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,068.22x = 48,682,807,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682,807,216.49/249,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,459.73

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