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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,045.89, 336,786.91 and 140,623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,045.89, 336,786.91 and 140,623.07 is: 194,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,045.89 : 336,786.91 = 140,623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,045.89/336,786.91 = 140,623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,045.89x = 336,786.91 × 140,623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,045.89x = 47,360,009,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360,009,220.01/244,045.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,061.90

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