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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,681.52, 332,227.74 and 140,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,681.52, 332,227.74 and 140,079.52 is: 193,360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,681.52 : 332,227.74 = 140,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,681.52/332,227.74 = 140,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,681.52x = 332,227.74 × 140,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,681.52x = 46,538,302,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,538,302,349.88/240,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,360.51

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