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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,057.46, 334,015.93 and 140,062.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,057.46, 334,015.93 and 140,062.62 is: 193,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,057.46 : 334,015.93 = 140,062.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,057.46/334,015.93 = 140,062.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,057.46x = 334,015.93 × 140,062.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,057.46x = 46,783,146,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783,146,277.54/242,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,272.90

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