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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,049.39, 333,973.04 and 140,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,049.39, 333,973.04 and 140,072.28 is: 193,267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,049.39 : 333,973.04 = 140,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,049.39/333,973.04 = 140,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,049.39x = 333,973.04 × 140,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,049.39x = 46,780,364,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780,364,470.97/242,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,267.85

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