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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,065.11, 334,026.45 and 140,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,065.11, 334,026.45 and 140,070.24 is: 193,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,065.11 : 334,026.45 = 140,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,065.11/334,026.45 = 140,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,065.11x = 334,026.45 × 140,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,065.11x = 46,787,165,017.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,165,017.85/242,065.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,283.39

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