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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,604.75, 332,122.08 and 140,002.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,604.75, 332,122.08 and 140,002.75 is: 193,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,604.75 : 332,122.08 = 140,002.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,604.75/332,122.08 = 140,002.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,604.75x = 332,122.08 × 140,002.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,604.75x = 46,498,004,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498,004,535.72/240,604.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,254.72

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