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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,933, 332,492.34 and 140,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,933, 332,492.34 and 140,337.48 is: 193,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,933 : 332,492.34 = 140,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,933/332,492.34 = 140,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,933x = 332,492.34 × 140,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,933x = 46,661,137,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,661,137,114.90/240,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,668.52

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