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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,446.26, 361,695.89 and 140,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,446.26, 361,695.89 and 140,031.26 is: 209,772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,446.26 : 361,695.89 = 140,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,446.26/361,695.89 = 140,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,446.26x = 361,695.89 × 140,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,446.26x = 50,648,728,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,648,728,704.89/241,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,772.27

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