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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,048.39, 333,971.66 and 140,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,048.39, 333,971.66 and 140,071.28 is: 193,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,048.39 : 333,971.66 = 140,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,048.39/333,971.66 = 140,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,048.39x = 333,971.66 × 140,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,048.39x = 46,779,837,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,779,837,199.57/242,048.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,266.47

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