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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,057.97, 334,016.61 and 140,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,057.97, 334,016.61 and 140,063.13 is: 193,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,057.97 : 334,016.61 = 140,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,057.97/334,016.61 = 140,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,057.97x = 334,016.61 × 140,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,057.97x = 46,783,411,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783,411,868.59/242,057.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,273.59

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