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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,683.52, 332,230.50 and 140,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,683.52, 332,230.50 and 140,081.52 is: 193,363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,683.52 : 332,230.50 = 140,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,683.52/332,230.50 = 140,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,683.52x = 332,230.50 × 140,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,683.52x = 46,539,353,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539,353,430.36/240,683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,363.27

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