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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,337.20, 363,721.80 and 142,372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,337.20, 363,721.80 and 142,372.40 is: 213,685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,337.20 : 363,721.80 = 142,372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,337.20/363,721.80 = 142,372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,337.20x = 363,721.80 × 142,372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,337.20x = 51,783,945,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783,945,598.32/242,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,685.50

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