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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,030.05, 331,251.53 and 138,055.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,030.05, 331,251.53 and 138,055.53 is: 190,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,030.05 : 331,251.53 = 138,055.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,030.05/331,251.53 = 138,055.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,030.05x = 331,251.53 × 138,055.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,030.05x = 45,731,104,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,104,847.18/240,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,522.42

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