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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,673.77, 332,217.05 and 140,071.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,673.77, 332,217.05 and 140,071.77 is: 193,349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,673.77 : 332,217.05 = 140,071.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,673.77/332,217.05 = 140,071.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,673.77x = 332,217.05 × 140,071.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,673.77x = 46,534,229,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,534,229,517.32/240,673.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,349.82

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