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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,971.52, 333,962.50 and 140,053.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,971.52, 333,962.50 and 140,053.18 is: 193,297.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,971.52 : 333,962.50 = 140,053.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,971.52/333,962.50 = 140,053.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,971.52x = 333,962.50 × 140,053.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,971.52x = 46,772,510,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,772,510,125.75/241,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,297.58

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