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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,553.28, 334,726.98 and 140,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,553.28, 334,726.98 and 140,585.80 is: 194,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,553.28 : 334,726.98 = 140,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,553.28/334,726.98 = 140,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,553.28x = 334,726.98 × 140,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,553.28x = 47,057,860,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057,860,264.88/242,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,010.41

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