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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,009.66, 333,924.39 and 141,388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,009.66, 333,924.39 and 141,388.22 is: 195,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,009.66 : 333,924.39 = 141,388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,009.66/333,924.39 = 141,388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,009.66x = 333,924.39 × 141,388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,009.66x = 47,212,975,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212,975,116.69/242,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,087.15

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