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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,968.33, 336,711.64 and 140,582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,968.33, 336,711.64 and 140,582.41 is: 194,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,968.33 : 336,711.64 = 140,582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,968.33/336,711.64 = 140,582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,968.33x = 336,711.64 × 140,582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,968.33x = 47,335,732,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,335,732,633.02/243,968.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,024.09

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