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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,048.31, 334,006.81 and 140,081.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,048.31, 334,006.81 and 140,081.23 is: 193,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,048.31 : 334,006.81 = 140,081.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,048.31/334,006.81 = 140,081.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,048.31x = 334,006.81 × 140,081.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,048.31x = 46,788,084,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,788,084,773.18/242,048.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,300.61

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