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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,122.78, 331,382.18 and 138,163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,122.78, 331,382.18 and 138,163.73 is: 190,673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,122.78 : 331,382.18 = 138,163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,122.78/331,382.18 = 138,163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,122.78x = 331,382.18 × 138,163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,122.78x = 45,784,997,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,784,997,072.84/240,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,673.28

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