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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,152.36, 334,165.10 and 140,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,152.36, 334,165.10 and 140,182.11 is: 193,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,152.36 : 334,165.10 = 140,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,152.36/334,165.10 = 140,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,152.36x = 334,165.10 × 140,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,152.36x = 46,843,968,105.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843,968,105.45/242,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,448.33

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