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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,055.23, 333,899.87 and 145,234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,055.23, 333,899.87 and 145,234.04 is: 200,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,055.23 : 333,899.87 = 145,234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,055.23/333,899.87 = 145,234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,055.23x = 333,899.87 × 145,234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,055.23x = 48,493,624,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493,624,679.91/242,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,341.16

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