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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,227.60, 334,206.95 and 145,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,227.60, 334,206.95 and 145,406.32 is: 200,620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,227.60 : 334,206.95 = 145,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,227.60/334,206.95 = 145,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,227.60x = 334,206.95 × 145,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,227.60x = 48,595,802,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,595,802,717.92/242,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,620.42

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