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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,435.39, 363,531.32 and 141,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,435.39, 363,531.32 and 141,266.12 is: 211,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,435.39 : 363,531.32 = 141,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,435.39/363,531.32 = 141,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,435.39x = 363,531.32 × 141,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,435.39x = 51,354,658,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,354,658,368.55/242,435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,828.23

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