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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,148.41, 331,395.56 and 138,206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,148.41, 331,395.56 and 138,206.61 is: 190,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,148.41 : 331,395.56 = 138,206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,148.41/331,395.56 = 138,206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,148.41x = 331,395.56 × 138,206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,148.41x = 45,801,056,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,056,225.62/240,148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,719.80

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