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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,011.16, 333,926.46 and 141,389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,011.16, 333,926.46 and 141,389.72 is: 195,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,011.16 : 333,926.46 = 141,389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,011.16/333,926.46 = 141,389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,011.16x = 333,926.46 × 141,389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,011.16x = 47,213,768,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,213,768,679.99/242,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,089.22

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