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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,184.96, 334,264.32 and 141,615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,184.96, 334,264.32 and 141,615.36 is: 195,457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,184.96 : 334,264.32 = 141,615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,184.96/334,264.32 = 141,615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,184.96x = 334,264.32 × 141,615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,184.96x = 47,336,962,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,336,962,011.96/242,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,457.89

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