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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,141.07, 334,176.45 and 146,642.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,141.07, 334,176.45 and 146,642.07 is: 202,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,141.07 : 334,176.45 = 146,642.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,141.07/334,176.45 = 146,642.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,141.07x = 334,176.45 × 146,642.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,141.07x = 49,004,326,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,004,326,373.25/242,141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,379.24

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