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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,672.02, 332,214.63 and 140,070.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,672.02, 332,214.63 and 140,070.02 is: 193,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,672.02 : 332,214.63 = 140,070.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,672.02/332,214.63 = 140,070.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,672.02x = 332,214.63 × 140,070.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,672.02x = 46,533,309,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533,309,868.39/240,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,347.40

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