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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,483.33, 336,040.38 and 140,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,483.33, 336,040.38 and 140,115.40 is: 193,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,483.33 : 336,040.38 = 140,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,483.33/336,040.38 = 140,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,483.33x = 336,040.38 × 140,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,483.33x = 47,084,432,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,084,432,749.66/243,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,378.46

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