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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,202.03, 334,246.14 and 140,218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,202.03, 334,246.14 and 140,218.07 is: 193,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,202.03 : 334,246.14 = 140,218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,202.03/334,246.14 = 140,218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,202.03x = 334,246.14 × 140,218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,202.03x = 46,867,346,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,867,346,984.52/242,202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,505.18

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