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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,264.88, 334,352.34 and 146,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,264.88, 334,352.34 and 146,824.20 is: 202,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,264.88 : 334,352.34 = 146,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,264.88/334,352.34 = 146,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,264.88x = 334,352.34 × 146,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,264.88x = 49,091,014,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,091,014,838.63/242,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,633.64

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