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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,645.59, 334,823.43 and 140,649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,645.59, 334,823.43 and 140,649.97 is: 194,081.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,645.59 : 334,823.43 = 140,649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,645.59/334,823.43 = 140,649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,645.59x = 334,823.43 × 140,649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,645.59x = 47,092,904,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092,904,547.74/242,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,081.03

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