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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,055.34, 334,012.99 and 140,060.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,055.34, 334,012.99 and 140,060.49 is: 193,269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,055.34 : 334,012.99 = 140,060.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,055.34/334,012.99 = 140,060.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,055.34x = 334,012.99 × 140,060.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,055.34x = 46,782,023,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,782,023,978.42/242,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,269.95

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