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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,151.62, 334,164.05 and 140,181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,151.62, 334,164.05 and 140,181.36 is: 193,447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,151.62 : 334,164.05 = 140,181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,151.62/334,164.05 = 140,181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,151.62x = 334,164.05 × 140,181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,151.62x = 46,843,570,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843,570,291.20/242,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,447.28

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