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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,782.03, 335,056.94 and 140,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,782.03, 335,056.94 and 140,842.32 is: 194,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,782.03 : 335,056.94 = 140,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,782.03/335,056.94 = 140,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,782.03x = 335,056.94 × 140,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,782.03x = 47,190,196,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,190,196,761.70/242,782.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,372.69

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