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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,043, 331,259.34 and 139,447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,043, 331,259.34 and 139,447.48 is: 192,437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,043 : 331,259.34 = 139,447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,043/331,259.34 = 139,447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,043x = 331,259.34 × 139,447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,043x = 46,193,280,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,193,280,189.46/240,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,437.52

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