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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,351.37, 334,394.13 and 140,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,351.37, 334,394.13 and 140,370.64 is: 193,682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,351.37 : 334,394.13 = 140,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,351.37/334,394.13 = 140,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,351.37x = 334,394.13 × 140,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,351.37x = 46,939,118,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,939,118,040.34/242,351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,682.08

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