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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,171.18, 359,758.56 and 140,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,171.18, 359,758.56 and 140,027.64 is: 209,750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,171.18 : 359,758.56 = 140,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,171.18/359,758.56 = 140,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,171.18x = 359,758.56 × 140,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,171.18x = 50,376,142,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,376,142,126.60/240,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,750.99

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