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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,959.44, 335,209.59 and 140,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,959.44, 335,209.59 and 140,949.48 is: 194,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,959.44 : 335,209.59 = 140,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,959.44/335,209.59 = 140,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,959.44x = 335,209.59 × 140,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,959.44x = 47,247,617,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247,617,401.51/242,959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,467.10

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