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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,087.72, 334,057.60 and 140,092.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,087.72, 334,057.60 and 140,092.92 is: 193,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,087.72 : 334,057.60 = 140,092.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,087.72/334,057.60 = 140,092.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,087.72x = 334,057.60 × 140,092.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,087.72x = 46,799,104,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,799,104,632.19/242,087.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,314.66

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