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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,058.15, 334,016.88 and 140,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,058.15, 334,016.88 and 140,063.31 is: 193,273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,058.15 : 334,016.88 = 140,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,058.15/334,016.88 = 140,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,058.15x = 334,016.88 × 140,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,058.15x = 46,783,509,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783,509,283.44/242,058.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,273.84

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