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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,523.18, 334,682.08 and 140,607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,523.18, 334,682.08 and 140,607.97 is: 194,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,523.18 : 334,682.08 = 140,607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,523.18/334,682.08 = 140,607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,523.18x = 334,682.08 × 140,607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,523.18x = 47,058,966,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,058,966,675.95/242,523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,039.05

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