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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,070.33, 362,209.77 and 146,063.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,070.33, 362,209.77 and 146,063.19 is: 218,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,070.33 : 362,209.77 = 146,063.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,070.33/362,209.77 = 146,063.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,070.33x = 362,209.77 × 146,063.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,070.33x = 52,905,514,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,905,514,455.37/242,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,554.31

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