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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,229.99, 334,241.85 and 145,413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,229.99, 334,241.85 and 145,413.31 is: 200,649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,229.99 : 334,241.85 = 145,413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,229.99/334,241.85 = 145,413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,229.99x = 334,241.85 × 145,413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,229.99x = 48,603,213,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,603,213,749.02/242,229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,649.04

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