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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,061.36, 334,021.27 and 140,066.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,061.36, 334,021.27 and 140,066.48 is: 193,278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,061.36 : 334,021.27 = 140,066.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,061.36/334,021.27 = 140,066.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,061.36x = 334,021.27 × 140,066.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,061.36x = 46,785,183,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785,183,534.03/242,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,278.20

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