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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,259.20, 363,604.80 and 142,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,259.20, 363,604.80 and 142,294.40 is: 213,568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,259.20 : 363,604.80 = 142,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,259.20/363,604.80 = 142,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,259.20x = 363,604.80 × 142,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,259.20x = 51,738,926,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,738,926,853.12/242,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,568.47

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