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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,236, 332,905.95 and 140,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,236, 332,905.95 and 140,653.44 is: 194,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,236 : 332,905.95 = 140,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,236/332,905.95 = 140,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,236x = 332,905.95 × 140,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,236x = 46,824,367,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,824,367,063.97/241,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,101.90

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