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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,150.11, 334,161.98 and 140,179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,150.11, 334,161.98 and 140,179.87 is: 193,445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,150.11 : 334,161.98 = 140,179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,150.11/334,161.98 = 140,179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,150.11x = 334,161.98 × 140,179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,150.11x = 46,842,781,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842,781,672.42/242,150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,445.22

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