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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,307, 333,003.94 and 140,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,307, 333,003.94 and 140,724.44 is: 194,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,307 : 333,003.94 = 140,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,307/333,003.94 = 140,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,307x = 333,003.94 × 140,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,307x = 46,861,792,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861,792,974.29/241,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,199.89

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