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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,045.39, 336,786.22 and 140,622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,045.39, 336,786.22 and 140,622.57 is: 194,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,045.39 : 336,786.22 = 140,622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,045.39/336,786.22 = 140,622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,045.39x = 336,786.22 × 140,622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,045.39x = 47,359,743,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,359,743,796.99/244,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,061.21

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