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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,059.46, 334,018.69 and 140,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,059.46, 334,018.69 and 140,064.62 is: 193,275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,059.46 : 334,018.69 = 140,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,059.46/334,018.69 = 140,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,059.46x = 334,018.69 × 140,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,059.46x = 46,784,201,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,784,201,372.63/242,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,275.66

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