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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,166.35, 334,184.35 and 140,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,166.35, 334,184.35 and 140,196.12 is: 193,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,166.35 : 334,184.35 = 140,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,166.35/334,184.35 = 140,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,166.35x = 334,184.35 × 140,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,166.35x = 46,851,350,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,851,350,137.42/242,166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,467.63

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