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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,182.12, 334,206.48 and 140,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,182.12, 334,206.48 and 140,212.84 is: 193,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,182.12 : 334,206.48 = 140,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,182.12/334,206.48 = 140,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,182.12x = 334,206.48 × 140,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,182.12x = 46,860,039,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860,039,707.20/242,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,490.91

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