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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,595, 332,021.10 and 140,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,595, 332,021.10 and 140,059.96 is: 193,282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,595 : 332,021.10 = 140,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,595/332,021.10 = 140,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,595x = 332,021.10 × 140,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,595x = 46,502,861,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502,861,985.16/240,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,282.74

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