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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,359.41, 334,405.29 and 140,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,359.41, 334,405.29 and 140,348.16 is: 193,651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,359.41 : 334,405.29 = 140,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,359.41/334,405.29 = 140,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,359.41x = 334,405.29 × 140,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,359.41x = 46,933,167,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933,167,145.77/242,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,651.10

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