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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,636.93, 334,840.30 and 140,722.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,636.93, 334,840.30 and 140,722.83 is: 194,198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,636.93 : 334,840.30 = 140,722.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,636.93/334,840.30 = 140,722.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,636.93x = 334,840.30 × 140,722.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,636.93x = 47,119,673,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119,673,320.50/242,636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,198.27

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