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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,425.08, 363,515.94 and 141,255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,425.08, 363,515.94 and 141,255.84 is: 211,812.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,425.08 : 363,515.94 = 141,255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,425.08/363,515.94 = 141,255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,425.08x = 363,515.94 × 141,255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,425.08x = 51,348,749,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,348,749,458.09/242,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,812.86

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