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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,436.39, 363,532.81 and 141,267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,436.39, 363,532.81 and 141,267.12 is: 211,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,436.39 : 363,532.81 = 141,267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,436.39/363,532.81 = 141,267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,436.39x = 363,532.81 × 141,267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,436.39x = 51,355,233,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,355,233,094.21/242,436.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,829.72

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