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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,008.16, 333,922.32 and 141,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,008.16, 333,922.32 and 141,386.72 is: 195,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,008.16 : 333,922.32 = 141,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,008.16/333,922.32 = 141,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,008.16x = 333,922.32 × 141,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,008.16x = 47,212,181,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212,181,559.59/242,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,085.08

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