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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,175.36, 334,196.76 and 140,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,175.36, 334,196.76 and 140,205.12 is: 193,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,175.36 : 334,196.76 = 140,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,175.36/334,196.76 = 140,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,175.36x = 334,196.76 × 140,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,175.36x = 46,856,096,839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,856,096,839.41/242,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,480.03

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