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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,186.46, 334,266.39 and 141,616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,186.46, 334,266.39 and 141,616.86 is: 195,459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,186.46 : 334,266.39 = 141,616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,186.46/334,266.39 = 141,616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,186.46x = 334,266.39 × 141,616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,186.46x = 47,337,756,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337,756,555.34/242,186.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,459.96

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