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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,200.53, 334,244.07 and 140,216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,200.53, 334,244.07 and 140,216.57 is: 193,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,200.53 : 334,244.07 = 140,216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,200.53/334,244.07 = 140,216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,200.53x = 334,244.07 × 140,216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,200.53x = 46,866,556,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866,556,620.43/242,200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,503.11

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