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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,709.44, 334,933.32 and 140,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,709.44, 334,933.32 and 140,753.12 is: 194,236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,709.44 : 334,933.32 = 140,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,709.44/334,933.32 = 140,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,709.44x = 334,933.32 × 140,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,709.44x = 47,142,909,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142,909,781.96/242,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,236.00

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