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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,386.22, 334,488.99 and 141,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,386.22, 334,488.99 and 141,801.26 is: 195,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,386.22 : 334,488.99 = 141,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,386.22/334,488.99 = 141,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,386.22x = 334,488.99 × 141,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,386.22x = 47,430,960,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,430,960,238.13/242,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,683.40

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