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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,788.64, 334,960.46 and 140,757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,788.64, 334,960.46 and 140,757.93 is: 194,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,788.64 : 334,960.46 = 140,757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,788.64/334,960.46 = 140,757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,788.64x = 334,960.46 × 140,757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,788.64x = 47,148,340,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,148,340,277.66/242,788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,195.01

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