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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,496.51, 334,645.88 and 140,541.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,496.51, 334,645.88 and 140,541.77 is: 193,948.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,496.51 : 334,645.88 = 140,541.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,496.51/334,645.88 = 140,541.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,496.51x = 334,645.88 × 140,541.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,496.51x = 47,031,721,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,031,721,922.47/242,496.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,948.04

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