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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,610.43, 334,803.73 and 140,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,610.43, 334,803.73 and 140,696.32 is: 194,161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,610.43 : 334,803.73 = 140,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,610.43/334,803.73 = 140,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,610.43x = 334,803.73 × 140,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,610.43x = 47,105,651,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,105,651,594.60/242,610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,161.69

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