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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,315.73, 334,427.10 and 138,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,315.73, 334,427.10 and 138,990.24 is: 191,824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,315.73 : 334,427.10 = 138,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,315.73/334,427.10 = 138,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,315.73x = 334,427.10 × 138,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,315.73x = 46,482,102,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482,102,891.50/242,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,824.54

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