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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,334.98, 334,453.68 and 139,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,334.98, 334,453.68 and 139,009.46 is: 191,851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,334.98 : 334,453.68 = 139,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,334.98/334,453.68 = 139,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,334.98x = 334,453.68 × 139,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,334.98x = 46,492,225,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492,225,451.81/242,334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,851.07

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