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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,350.31, 334,435.83 and 140,377.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,350.31, 334,435.83 and 140,377.77 is: 193,716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,350.31 : 334,435.83 = 140,377.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,350.31/334,435.83 = 140,377.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,350.31x = 334,435.83 × 140,377.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,350.31x = 46,947,356,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,947,356,023.50/242,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,716.93

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