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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,185.96, 334,265.70 and 141,616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,185.96, 334,265.70 and 141,616.36 is: 195,459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,185.96 : 334,265.70 = 141,616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,185.96/334,265.70 = 141,616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,185.96x = 334,265.70 × 141,616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,185.96x = 47,337,491,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337,491,706.85/242,185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,459.27

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