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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,675.52, 332,219.48 and 140,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,675.52, 332,219.48 and 140,073.52 is: 193,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,675.52 : 332,219.48 = 140,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,675.52/332,219.48 = 140,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,675.52x = 332,219.48 × 140,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,675.52x = 46,535,151,976.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535,151,976.17/240,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,352.24

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