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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,364.18, 334,376.01 and 140,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,364.18, 334,376.01 and 140,333.96 is: 193,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,364.18 : 334,376.01 = 140,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,364.18/334,376.01 = 140,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,364.18x = 334,376.01 × 140,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,364.18x = 46,924,307,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,924,307,940.42/242,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,610.74

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