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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,041.12, 334,027.60 and 140,071.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,041.12, 334,027.60 and 140,071.37 is: 193,304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,041.12 : 334,027.60 = 140,071.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,041.12/334,027.60 = 140,071.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,041.12x = 334,027.60 × 140,071.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,041.12x = 46,787,701,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,701,529.50/242,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,304.77

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