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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,027.80, 331,248.42 and 138,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,027.80, 331,248.42 and 138,053.28 is: 190,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,027.80 : 331,248.42 = 138,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,027.80/331,248.42 = 138,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,027.80x = 331,248.42 × 138,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,027.80x = 45,729,932,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729,932,118.00/240,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,519.32

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