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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,008.71, 334,020.05 and 140,067.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,008.71, 334,020.05 and 140,067.17 is: 193,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,008.71 : 334,020.05 = 140,067.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,008.71/334,020.05 = 140,067.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,008.71x = 334,020.05 × 140,067.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,008.71x = 46,785,245,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785,245,200.89/242,008.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,320.50

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