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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,406.68, 334,550.55 and 139,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,406.68, 334,550.55 and 139,078.70 is: 191,945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,406.68 : 334,550.55 = 139,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,406.68/334,550.55 = 139,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,406.68x = 334,550.55 × 139,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,406.68x = 46,528,855,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,528,855,578.29/242,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,945.43

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