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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,030.05, 362,927.32 and 146,066.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,030.05, 362,927.32 and 146,066.15 is: 219,028.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,030.05 : 362,927.32 = 146,066.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,030.05/362,927.32 = 146,066.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,030.05x = 362,927.32 × 146,066.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,030.05x = 53,011,396,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,011,396,362.22/242,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,028.16

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