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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,167.36, 332,832 and 140,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,167.36, 332,832 and 140,563.20 is: 193,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,167.36 : 332,832 = 140,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,167.36/332,832 = 140,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,167.36x = 332,832 × 140,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,167.36x = 46,783,930,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783,930,982.40/241,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,989.48

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