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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,029.05, 362,925.82 and 146,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,029.05, 362,925.82 and 146,065.15 is: 219,026.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,029.05 : 362,925.82 = 146,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,029.05/362,925.82 = 146,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,029.05x = 362,925.82 × 146,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,029.05x = 53,010,814,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,010,814,337.17/242,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,026.66

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