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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,299, 332,992.89 and 140,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,299, 332,992.89 and 140,716.44 is: 194,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,299 : 332,992.89 = 140,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,299/332,992.89 = 140,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,299x = 332,992.89 × 140,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,299x = 46,857,574,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,857,574,026.11/241,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,188.84

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