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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,123.34, 331,382.96 and 138,164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,123.34, 331,382.96 and 138,164.29 is: 190,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,123.34 : 331,382.96 = 138,164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,123.34/331,382.96 = 138,164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,123.34x = 331,382.96 × 138,164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,123.34x = 45,785,290,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,785,290,385.34/240,123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,674.06

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