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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,567.70, 364,067.55 and 142,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,567.70, 364,067.55 and 142,602.90 is: 214,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,567.70 : 364,067.55 = 142,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,567.70/364,067.55 = 142,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,567.70x = 364,067.55 × 142,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,567.70x = 51,917,088,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,917,088,425.90/242,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,031.33

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