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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,789.47, 335,052.52 and 140,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,789.47, 335,052.52 and 140,819.24 is: 194,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,789.47 : 335,052.52 = 140,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,789.47/335,052.52 = 140,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,789.47x = 335,052.52 × 140,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,789.47x = 47,181,841,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181,841,712.07/242,789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,332.33

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