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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,499.43, 334,649.30 and 140,583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,499.43, 334,649.30 and 140,583.97 is: 194,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,499.43 : 334,649.30 = 140,583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,499.43/334,649.30 = 140,583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,499.43x = 334,649.30 × 140,583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,499.43x = 47,046,324,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,046,324,775.55/242,499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,005.92

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