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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,395.94, 363,472.25 and 141,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,395.94, 363,472.25 and 141,226.74 is: 211,769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,395.94 : 363,472.25 = 141,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,395.94/363,472.25 = 141,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,395.94x = 363,472.25 × 141,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,395.94x = 51,332,000,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,332,000,241.83/242,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,769.22

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