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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,495.18, 334,643.43 and 140,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,495.18, 334,643.43 and 140,579.72 is: 194,000.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,495.18 : 334,643.43 = 140,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,495.18/334,643.43 = 140,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,495.18x = 334,643.43 × 140,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,495.18x = 47,044,078,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044,078,016.02/242,495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,000.06

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