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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,571.70, 364,073.55 and 142,606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,571.70, 364,073.55 and 142,606.90 is: 214,037.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,571.70 : 364,073.55 = 142,606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,571.70/364,073.55 = 142,606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,571.70x = 364,073.55 × 142,606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,571.70x = 51,919,400,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,919,400,337.50/242,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,037.34

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