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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,834.40, 335,104.92 and 140,853.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,834.40, 335,104.92 and 140,853.42 is: 194,373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,834.40 : 335,104.92 = 140,853.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,834.40/335,104.92 = 140,853.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,834.40x = 335,104.92 × 140,853.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,834.40x = 47,200,674,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200,674,040.83/242,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,373.92

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