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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,066.61, 334,028.52 and 140,071.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,066.61, 334,028.52 and 140,071.74 is: 193,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,066.61 : 334,028.52 = 140,071.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,066.61/334,028.52 = 140,071.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,066.61x = 334,028.52 × 140,071.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,066.61x = 46,787,956,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,956,006.02/242,066.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,285.46

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