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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,068.33, 362,206.77 and 146,061.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,068.33, 362,206.77 and 146,061.19 is: 218,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,068.33 : 362,206.77 = 146,061.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,068.33/362,206.77 = 146,061.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,068.33x = 362,206.77 × 146,061.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,068.33x = 52,904,351,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,904,351,852.26/242,068.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,551.32

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