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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,055.28, 334,030.32 and 140,066.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,055.28, 334,030.32 and 140,066.58 is: 193,288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,055.28 : 334,030.32 = 140,066.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,055.28/334,030.32 = 140,066.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,055.28x = 334,030.32 × 140,066.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,055.28x = 46,786,484,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,786,484,538.71/242,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,288.43

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