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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,931.97, 335,231.68 and 140,949.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,931.97, 335,231.68 and 140,949.53 is: 194,501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,931.97 : 335,231.68 = 140,949.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,931.97/335,231.68 = 140,949.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,931.97x = 335,231.68 × 140,949.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,931.97x = 47,250,745,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250,745,356.20/242,931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,501.97

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