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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,605.75, 332,123.46 and 140,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,605.75, 332,123.46 and 140,003.75 is: 193,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,605.75 : 332,123.46 = 140,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,605.75/332,123.46 = 140,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,605.75x = 332,123.46 × 140,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,605.75x = 46,498,529,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498,529,862.98/240,605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,256.10

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