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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,044.39, 336,784.84 and 140,621.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,044.39, 336,784.84 and 140,621.57 is: 194,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,044.39 : 336,784.84 = 140,621.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,044.39/336,784.84 = 140,621.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,044.39x = 336,784.84 × 140,621.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,044.39x = 47,359,212,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,359,212,953.00/244,044.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,059.83

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