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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,774.76, 362,723.65 and 142,019.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,774.76, 362,723.65 and 142,019.31 is: 213,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,774.76 : 362,723.65 = 142,019.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,774.76/362,723.65 = 142,019.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,774.76x = 362,723.65 × 142,019.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,774.76x = 51,513,762,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513,762,493.68/241,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,065.10

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