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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,390.19, 363,463.62 and 141,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,390.19, 363,463.62 and 141,220.96 is: 211,760.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,390.19 : 363,463.62 = 141,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,390.19/363,463.62 = 141,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,390.19x = 363,463.62 × 141,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,390.19x = 51,328,681,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,328,681,341.48/242,390.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,760.56

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