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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,347.23, 334,390.31 and 146,798.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,347.23, 334,390.31 and 146,798.41 is: 202,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,347.23 : 334,390.31 = 146,798.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,347.23/334,390.31 = 146,798.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,347.23x = 334,390.31 × 146,798.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,347.23x = 49,087,965,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,087,965,093.42/242,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,552.21

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