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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,308, 333,005.31 and 140,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,308, 333,005.31 and 140,725.44 is: 194,201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,308 : 333,005.31 = 140,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,308/333,005.31 = 140,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,308x = 333,005.31 × 140,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,308x = 46,862,318,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,862,318,772.09/241,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,201.26

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