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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,060.86, 334,020.58 and 140,065.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,060.86, 334,020.58 and 140,065.98 is: 193,277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,060.86 : 334,020.58 = 140,065.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,060.86/334,020.58 = 140,065.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,060.86x = 334,020.58 × 140,065.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,060.86x = 46,784,919,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,784,919,877.87/242,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,277.51

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