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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,566.20, 363,849.30 and 142,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,566.20, 363,849.30 and 142,774.20 is: 214,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,566.20 : 363,849.30 = 142,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,566.20/363,849.30 = 142,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,566.20x = 363,849.30 × 142,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,566.20x = 51,948,292,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,948,292,728.06/242,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,161.30

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