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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,666.84, 334,881.36 and 140,752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,666.84, 334,881.36 and 140,752.64 is: 194,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,666.84 : 334,881.36 = 140,752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,666.84/334,881.36 = 140,752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,666.84x = 334,881.36 × 140,752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,666.84x = 47,135,435,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135,435,506.79/242,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,239.29

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