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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,008.11, 362,512.80 and 141,864.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,008.11, 362,512.80 and 141,864.21 is: 212,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,008.11 : 362,512.80 = 141,864.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,008.11/362,512.80 = 141,864.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,008.11x = 362,512.80 × 141,864.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,008.11x = 51,427,591,986.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,427,591,986.89/242,008.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,503.59

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