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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,385, 334,517.22 and 141,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,385, 334,517.22 and 141,867.24 is: 195,791.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,385 : 334,517.22 = 141,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,385/334,517.22 = 141,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,385x = 334,517.22 × 141,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,385x = 47,457,034,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457,034,733.87/242,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,791.96

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