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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,610.41, 334,803.69 and 140,696.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,610.41, 334,803.69 and 140,696.29 is: 194,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,610.41 : 334,803.69 = 140,696.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,610.41/334,803.69 = 140,696.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,610.41x = 334,803.69 × 140,696.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,610.41x = 47,105,637,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,105,637,216.01/242,610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,161.65

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