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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,165.97, 334,183.83 and 140,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,165.97, 334,183.83 and 140,195.75 is: 193,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,165.97 : 334,183.83 = 140,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,165.97/334,183.83 = 140,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,165.97x = 334,183.83 × 140,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,165.97x = 46,851,152,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,851,152,266.99/242,165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,467.11

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