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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,204.48, 331,502.64 and 139,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,204.48, 331,502.64 and 139,596 is: 192,654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,204.48 : 331,502.64 = 139,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,204.48/331,502.64 = 139,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,204.48x = 331,502.64 × 139,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,204.48x = 46,276,442,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,276,442,533.44/240,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,654.37

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