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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,470.41, 334,608.94 and 140,554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,470.41, 334,608.94 and 140,554.90 is: 193,965.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,470.41 : 334,608.94 = 140,554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,470.41/334,608.94 = 140,554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,470.41x = 334,608.94 × 140,554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,470.41x = 47,030,924,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030,924,812.59/242,470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,965.62

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