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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,160.63, 334,176.45 and 140,190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,160.63, 334,176.45 and 140,190.41 is: 193,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,160.63 : 334,176.45 = 140,190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,160.63/334,176.45 = 140,190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,160.63x = 334,176.45 × 140,190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,160.63x = 46,848,331,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,848,331,866.96/242,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,459.74

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