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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,288.34, 363,032.46 and 140,801.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,288.34, 363,032.46 and 140,801.46 is: 210,969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,288.34 : 363,032.46 = 140,801.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,288.34/363,032.46 = 140,801.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,288.34x = 363,032.46 × 140,801.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,288.34x = 51,115,500,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,115,500,395.39/242,288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,969.71

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