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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,167.35, 334,185.73 and 140,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,167.35, 334,185.73 and 140,197.12 is: 193,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,167.35 : 334,185.73 = 140,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,167.35/334,185.73 = 140,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,167.35x = 334,185.73 × 140,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,167.35x = 46,851,876,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,851,876,891.10/242,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,469.01

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