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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,526.38, 334,686.18 and 140,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,526.38, 334,686.18 and 140,611 is: 194,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,526.38 : 334,686.18 = 140,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,526.38/334,686.18 = 140,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,526.38x = 334,686.18 × 140,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,526.38x = 47,060,558,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060,558,455.98/242,526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,043.05

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