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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,676.52, 332,220.86 and 140,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,676.52, 332,220.86 and 140,074.52 is: 193,353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,676.52 : 332,220.86 = 140,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,676.52/332,220.86 = 140,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,676.52x = 332,220.86 × 140,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,676.52x = 46,535,677,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535,677,498.49/240,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,353.62

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