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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,355, 334,475.82 and 141,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,355, 334,475.82 and 141,837.24 is: 195,750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,355 : 334,475.82 = 141,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,355/334,475.82 = 141,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,355x = 334,475.82 × 141,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,355x = 47,441,127,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,441,127,155.54/242,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,750.56

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