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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,672.27, 332,214.98 and 140,070.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,672.27, 332,214.98 and 140,070.27 is: 193,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,672.27 : 332,214.98 = 140,070.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,672.27/332,214.98 = 140,070.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,672.27x = 332,214.98 × 140,070.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,672.27x = 46,533,441,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533,441,246.29/240,672.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,347.75

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