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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,972.52, 333,963.88 and 140,054.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,972.52, 333,963.88 and 140,054.18 is: 193,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,972.52 : 333,963.88 = 140,054.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,972.52/333,963.88 = 140,054.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,972.52x = 333,963.88 × 140,054.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,972.52x = 46,773,037,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773,037,363.02/241,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,298.96

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