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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,507.48, 334,634.73 and 140,564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,507.48, 334,634.73 and 140,564.92 is: 193,964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,507.48 : 334,634.73 = 140,564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,507.48/334,634.73 = 140,564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,507.48x = 334,634.73 × 140,564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,507.48x = 47,037,904,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,904,051.67/242,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,964.76

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