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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,348.56, 334,433.42 and 140,376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,348.56, 334,433.42 and 140,376.02 is: 193,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,348.56 : 334,433.42 = 140,376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,348.56/334,433.42 = 140,376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,348.56x = 334,433.42 × 140,376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,348.56x = 46,946,430,782.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,946,430,782.42/242,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,714.50

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