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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,674.14, 334,891.44 and 140,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,674.14, 334,891.44 and 140,759.94 is: 194,249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,674.14 : 334,891.44 = 140,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,674.14/334,891.44 = 140,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,674.14x = 334,891.44 × 140,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,674.14x = 47,139,299,000.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,139,299,000.91/242,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,249.37

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