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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,220.96, 334,250.70 and 140,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,220.96, 334,250.70 and 140,239.13 is: 193,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,220.96 : 334,250.70 = 140,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,220.96/334,250.70 = 140,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,220.96x = 334,250.70 × 140,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,220.96x = 46,875,025,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,875,025,698.64/242,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,521.76

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