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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,257.48, 337,100.40 and 140,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,257.48, 337,100.40 and 140,895.72 is: 194,450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,257.48 : 337,100.40 = 140,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,257.48/337,100.40 = 140,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,257.48x = 337,100.40 × 140,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,257.48x = 47,496,003,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,496,003,570.29/244,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,450.56

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