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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,252.10, 334,318.86 and 140,282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,252.10, 334,318.86 and 140,282.01 is: 193,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,252.10 : 334,318.86 = 140,282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,252.10/334,318.86 = 140,282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,252.10x = 334,318.86 × 140,282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,252.10x = 46,898,921,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,898,921,661.71/242,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,595.52

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