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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,190.23, 331,488.21 and 138,220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,190.23, 331,488.21 and 138,220.14 is: 190,758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,190.23 : 331,488.21 = 138,220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,190.23/331,488.21 = 138,220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,190.23x = 331,488.21 × 138,220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,190.23x = 45,818,346,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818,346,794.55/240,190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,758.58

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