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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,433.23, 334,601.96 and 140,523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,433.23, 334,601.96 and 140,523.89 is: 193,948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,433.23 : 334,601.96 = 140,523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,433.23/334,601.96 = 140,523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,433.23x = 334,601.96 × 140,523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,433.23x = 47,019,569,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019,569,020.82/242,433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,948.53

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