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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,256.48, 334,324.88 and 140,286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,256.48, 334,324.88 and 140,286.39 is: 193,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,256.48 : 334,324.88 = 140,286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,256.48/334,324.88 = 140,286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,256.48x = 334,324.88 × 140,286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,256.48x = 46,901,230,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901,230,502.38/242,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,601.55

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