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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,422.85, 334,543.52 and 140,507.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,422.85, 334,543.52 and 140,507.43 is: 193,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,422.85 : 334,543.52 = 140,507.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,422.85/334,543.52 = 140,507.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,422.85x = 334,543.52 × 140,507.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,422.85x = 47,005,849,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,005,849,315.08/242,422.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,900.24

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