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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,971.22, 336,715.62 and 140,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,971.22, 336,715.62 and 140,585.25 is: 194,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,971.22 : 336,715.62 = 140,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,971.22/336,715.62 = 140,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,971.22x = 336,715.62 × 140,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,971.22x = 47,337,249,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337,249,616.61/243,971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,028.01

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