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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,385.22, 334,487.61 and 141,800.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,385.22, 334,487.61 and 141,800.26 is: 195,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,385.22 : 334,487.61 = 141,800.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,385.22/334,487.61 = 141,800.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,385.22x = 334,487.61 × 141,800.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,385.22x = 47,430,430,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,430,430,064.78/242,385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,682.02

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