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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,047.31, 334,005.44 and 140,080.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,047.31, 334,005.44 and 140,080.23 is: 193,299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,047.31 : 334,005.44 = 140,080.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,047.31/334,005.44 = 140,080.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,047.31x = 334,005.44 × 140,080.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,047.31x = 46,787,558,156.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,558,156.05/242,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,299.23

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