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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,014.16, 333,930.60 and 141,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,014.16, 333,930.60 and 141,392.72 is: 195,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,014.16 : 333,930.60 = 141,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,014.16/333,930.60 = 141,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,014.16x = 333,930.60 × 141,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,014.16x = 47,215,355,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215,355,825.23/242,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,093.36

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