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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,176.36, 334,198.14 and 140,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,176.36, 334,198.14 and 140,206.12 is: 193,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,176.36 : 334,198.14 = 140,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,176.36/334,198.14 = 140,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,176.36x = 334,198.14 × 140,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,176.36x = 46,856,624,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,856,624,520.62/242,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,481.41

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