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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,059.65, 334,018.95 and 140,064.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,059.65, 334,018.95 and 140,064.81 is: 193,275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,059.65 : 334,018.95 = 140,064.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,059.65/334,018.95 = 140,064.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,059.65x = 334,018.95 × 140,064.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,059.65x = 46,784,300,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,784,300,768.15/242,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,275.92

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