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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,047.14, 334,019.14 and 140,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,047.14, 334,019.14 and 140,058.44 is: 193,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,047.14 : 334,019.14 = 140,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,047.14/334,019.14 = 140,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,047.14x = 334,019.14 × 140,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,047.14x = 46,782,200,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,782,200,638.13/242,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,277.23

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