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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,123.71, 331,383.48 and 138,164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,123.71, 331,383.48 and 138,164.66 is: 190,674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,123.71 : 331,383.48 = 138,164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,123.71/331,383.48 = 138,164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,123.71x = 331,383.48 × 138,164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,123.71x = 45,785,486,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,785,486,154.16/240,123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,674.57

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