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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,443.36, 363,543.42 and 141,274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,443.36, 363,543.42 and 141,274.18 is: 211,840.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,443.36 : 363,543.42 = 141,274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,443.36/363,543.42 = 141,274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,443.36x = 363,543.42 × 141,274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,443.36x = 51,359,298,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,359,298,554.90/242,443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,840.40

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