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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,219.46, 334,248.63 and 140,237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,219.46, 334,248.63 and 140,237.63 is: 193,519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,219.46 : 334,248.63 = 140,237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,219.46/334,248.63 = 140,237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,219.46x = 334,248.63 × 140,237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,219.46x = 46,874,234,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,874,234,758.25/242,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,519.69

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