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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,616.59, 334,812.23 and 140,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,616.59, 334,812.23 and 140,702.48 is: 194,170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,616.59 : 334,812.23 = 140,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,616.59/334,812.23 = 140,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,616.59x = 334,812.23 × 140,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,616.59x = 47,108,912,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,108,912,284.12/242,616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,170.21

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