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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,096.04, 334,042.02 and 146,609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,096.04, 334,042.02 and 146,609.64 is: 202,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,096.04 : 334,042.02 = 146,609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,096.04/334,042.02 = 146,609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,096.04x = 334,042.02 × 146,609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,096.04x = 48,973,780,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,973,780,297.07/242,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,290.71

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