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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,149.41, 331,396.93 and 138,207.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,149.41, 331,396.93 and 138,207.61 is: 190,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,149.41 : 331,396.93 = 138,207.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,149.41/331,396.93 = 138,207.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,149.41x = 331,396.93 × 138,207.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,149.41x = 45,801,577,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,577,656.64/240,149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,721.18

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