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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,488.31, 336,047.25 and 140,120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,488.31, 336,047.25 and 140,120.39 is: 193,385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,488.31 : 336,047.25 = 140,120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,488.31/336,047.25 = 140,120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,488.31x = 336,047.25 × 140,120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,488.31x = 47,087,070,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087,070,048.19/243,488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,385.34

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