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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,237.20, 363,571.80 and 142,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,237.20, 363,571.80 and 142,272.40 is: 213,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,237.20 : 363,571.80 = 142,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,237.20/363,571.80 = 142,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,237.20x = 363,571.80 × 142,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,237.20x = 51,726,232,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726,232,558.32/242,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,535.46

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