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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,265.68, 343,994.22 and 141,851.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,265.68, 343,994.22 and 141,851.18 is: 195,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,265.68 : 343,994.22 = 141,851.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,265.68/343,994.22 = 141,851.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,265.68x = 343,994.22 × 141,851.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,265.68x = 48,795,984,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,795,984,300.21/249,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,758.94

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