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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,010.16, 333,925.08 and 141,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,010.16, 333,925.08 and 141,388.72 is: 195,087.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,010.16 : 333,925.08 = 141,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,010.16/333,925.08 = 141,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,010.16x = 333,925.08 × 141,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,010.16x = 47,213,239,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,213,239,637.10/242,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,087.84

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