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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,687.36, 332,177.40 and 140,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,687.36, 332,177.40 and 140,085.36 is: 193,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,687.36 : 332,177.40 = 140,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,687.36/332,177.40 = 140,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,687.36x = 332,177.40 × 140,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,687.36x = 46,533,190,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533,190,662.86/240,687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,334.58

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