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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,051.81, 334,011.65 and 140,084.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,051.81, 334,011.65 and 140,084.73 is: 193,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,051.81 : 334,011.65 = 140,084.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,051.81/334,011.65 = 140,084.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,051.81x = 334,011.65 × 140,084.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,051.81x = 46,789,931,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,789,931,106.68/242,051.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,305.44

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