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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,604.41, 334,795.46 and 140,690.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,604.41, 334,795.46 and 140,690.38 is: 194,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,604.41 : 334,795.46 = 140,690.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,604.41/334,795.46 = 140,690.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,604.41x = 334,795.46 × 140,690.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,604.41x = 47,102,500,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102,500,204.72/242,604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,153.52

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