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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,042.39, 336,782.08 and 140,619.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,042.39, 336,782.08 and 140,619.57 is: 194,057.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,042.39 : 336,782.08 = 140,619.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,042.39/336,782.08 = 140,619.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,042.39x = 336,782.08 × 140,619.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,042.39x = 47,358,151,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,151,273.31/244,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,057.07

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