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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,432.73, 334,601.27 and 140,523.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,432.73, 334,601.27 and 140,523.39 is: 193,947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,432.73 : 334,601.27 = 140,523.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,432.73/334,601.27 = 140,523.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,432.73x = 334,601.27 × 140,523.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,432.73x = 47,019,302,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019,302,383.08/242,432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,947.84

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