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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,118.44, 360,064.62 and 140,307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,118.44, 360,064.62 and 140,307.45 is: 210,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,118.44 : 360,064.62 = 140,307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,118.44/360,064.62 = 140,307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,118.44x = 360,064.62 × 140,307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,118.44x = 50,519,748,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,519,748,667.42/240,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,395.12

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