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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,510.22, 334,664.46 and 140,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,510.22, 334,664.46 and 140,555.52 is: 193,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,510.22 : 334,664.46 = 140,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,510.22/334,664.46 = 140,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,510.22x = 334,664.46 × 140,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,510.22x = 47,038,937,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,038,937,200.82/242,510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,966.82

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