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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,041.39, 336,780.70 and 140,618.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,041.39, 336,780.70 and 140,618.57 is: 194,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,041.39 : 336,780.70 = 140,618.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,041.39/336,780.70 = 140,618.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,041.39x = 336,780.70 × 140,618.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,041.39x = 47,357,618,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,357,618,402.15/244,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,055.68

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