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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,204.98, 331,503.33 and 139,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,204.98, 331,503.33 and 139,596.50 is: 192,655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,204.98 : 331,503.33 = 139,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,204.98/331,503.33 = 139,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,204.98x = 331,503.33 × 139,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,204.98x = 46,276,704,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,276,704,606.35/240,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,655.06

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