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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,577.25, 334,759.85 and 140,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,577.25, 334,759.85 and 140,610 is: 194,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,577.25 : 334,759.85 = 140,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,577.25/334,759.85 = 140,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,577.25x = 334,759.85 × 140,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,577.25x = 47,070,582,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,070,582,508.50/242,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,043.68

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