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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,441.79, 344,229.99 and 142,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,441.79, 344,229.99 and 142,011.82 is: 195,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,441.79 : 344,229.99 = 142,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,441.79/344,229.99 = 142,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,441.79x = 344,229.99 × 142,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,441.79x = 48,884,726,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,884,726,538.16/249,441.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,976.49

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