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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,530.72, 363,674.08 and 141,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,530.72, 363,674.08 and 141,361.28 is: 211,970.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,530.72 : 363,674.08 = 141,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,530.72/363,674.08 = 141,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,530.72x = 363,674.08 × 141,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,530.72x = 51,409,433,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409,433,451.62/242,530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,970.81

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