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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,267.76, 363,001.77 and 140,780.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,267.76, 363,001.77 and 140,780.94 is: 210,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,267.76 : 363,001.77 = 140,780.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,267.76/363,001.77 = 140,780.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,267.76x = 363,001.77 × 140,780.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,267.76x = 51,103,729,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,103,729,041.01/242,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,939.04

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