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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,060.36, 334,019.90 and 140,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,060.36, 334,019.90 and 140,065.48 is: 193,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,060.36 : 334,019.90 = 140,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,060.36/334,019.90 = 140,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,060.36x = 334,019.90 × 140,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,060.36x = 46,784,655,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,784,655,252.63/242,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,276.81

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