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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,680.65, 334,900.44 and 140,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,680.65, 334,900.44 and 140,766.45 is: 194,258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,680.65 : 334,900.44 = 140,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,680.65/334,900.44 = 140,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,680.65x = 334,900.44 × 140,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,680.65x = 47,142,746,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142,746,042.24/242,680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,258.36

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