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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,807.81, 336,480.12 and 140,445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,807.81, 336,480.12 and 140,445.57 is: 193,829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,807.81 : 336,480.12 = 140,445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,807.81/336,480.12 = 140,445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,807.81x = 336,480.12 × 140,445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,807.81x = 47,257,140,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,257,140,985.27/243,807.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,829.48

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