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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,264.70, 363,613.05 and 142,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,264.70, 363,613.05 and 142,299.90 is: 213,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,264.70 : 363,613.05 = 142,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,264.70/363,613.05 = 142,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,264.70x = 363,613.05 × 142,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,264.70x = 51,742,100,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,742,100,653.70/242,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,576.72

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