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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,646.03, 334,852.83 and 140,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,646.03, 334,852.83 and 140,731.88 is: 194,210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,646.03 : 334,852.83 = 140,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,646.03/334,852.83 = 140,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,646.03x = 334,852.83 × 140,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,646.03x = 47,124,466,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124,466,614.96/242,646.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,210.75

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