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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,318.22, 363,355.26 and 141,148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,318.22, 363,355.26 and 141,148.86 is: 211,652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,318.22 : 363,355.26 = 141,148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,318.22/363,355.26 = 141,148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,318.22x = 363,355.26 × 141,148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,318.22x = 51,287,180,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287,180,724.00/242,318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,652.18

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