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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,623.17, 334,714.34 and 145,864.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,623.17, 334,714.34 and 145,864.82 is: 201,229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,623.17 : 334,714.34 = 145,864.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,623.17/334,714.34 = 145,864.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,623.17x = 334,714.34 × 145,864.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,623.17x = 48,823,048,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,823,048,156.97/242,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,229.95

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