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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,644.13, 332,176.52 and 140,042.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,644.13, 332,176.52 and 140,042.13 is: 193,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,644.13 : 332,176.52 = 140,042.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,644.13/332,176.52 = 140,042.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,644.13x = 332,176.52 × 140,042.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,644.13x = 46,518,707,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,707,396.79/240,644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,309.13

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