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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,525.37, 334,684.81 and 140,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,525.37, 334,684.81 and 140,610 is: 194,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,525.37 : 334,684.81 = 140,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,525.37/334,684.81 = 140,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,525.37x = 334,684.81 × 140,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,525.37x = 47,060,031,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060,031,134.10/242,525.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,041.68

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