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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,747.19, 335,009.37 and 140,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,747.19, 335,009.37 and 140,771.77 is: 194,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,747.19 : 335,009.37 = 140,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,747.19/335,009.37 = 140,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,747.19x = 335,009.37 × 140,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,747.19x = 47,159,859,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,159,859,602.58/242,747.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,275.61

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