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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,161.14, 334,177.14 and 140,190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,161.14, 334,177.14 and 140,190.90 is: 193,460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,161.14 : 334,177.14 = 140,190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,161.14/334,177.14 = 140,190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,161.14x = 334,177.14 × 140,190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,161.14x = 46,848,594,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,848,594,016.03/242,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,460.41

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