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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,460.03, 334,592.94 and 140,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,460.03, 334,592.94 and 140,483.28 is: 193,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,460.03 : 334,592.94 = 140,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,460.03/334,592.94 = 140,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,460.03x = 334,592.94 × 140,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,460.03x = 47,004,713,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,004,713,676.04/242,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,865.82

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