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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,205.83, 360,327.47 and 140,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,205.83, 360,327.47 and 140,376.39 is: 210,575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,205.83 : 360,327.47 = 140,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,205.83/360,327.47 = 140,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,205.83x = 360,327.47 × 140,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,205.83x = 50,581,468,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,581,468,754.55/240,205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,575.52

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