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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,263.77, 362,995.75 and 140,776.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,263.77, 362,995.75 and 140,776.92 is: 210,933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,263.77 : 362,995.75 = 140,776.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,263.77/362,995.75 = 140,776.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,263.77x = 362,995.75 × 140,776.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,263.77x = 51,101,423,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,101,423,658.09/242,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,933.00

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