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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,303.20, 363,670.80 and 142,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,303.20, 363,670.80 and 142,338.40 is: 213,634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,303.20 : 363,670.80 = 142,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,303.20/363,670.80 = 142,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,303.20x = 363,670.80 × 142,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,303.20x = 51,764,319,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,764,319,798.72/242,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,634.49

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