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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,067.33, 362,205.27 and 146,060.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,067.33, 362,205.27 and 146,060.19 is: 218,549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,067.33 : 362,205.27 = 146,060.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,067.33/362,205.27 = 146,060.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,067.33x = 362,205.27 × 146,060.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,067.33x = 52,903,770,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,903,770,555.20/242,067.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,549.82

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