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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.16, 333,912.42 and 141,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.16, 333,912.42 and 141,379.72 is: 195,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.16 : 333,912.42 = 141,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.16/333,912.42 = 141,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.16x = 333,912.42 × 141,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.16x = 47,208,444,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,208,444,444.12/242,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,075.28

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