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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,305, 333,001.17 and 140,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,305, 333,001.17 and 140,722.44 is: 194,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,305 : 333,001.17 = 140,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,305/333,001.17 = 140,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,305x = 333,001.17 × 140,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,305x = 46,860,737,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860,737,165.25/241,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,197.12

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