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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,206.31, 331,517.64 and 138,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,206.31, 331,517.64 and 138,229.68 is: 190,775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,206.31 : 331,517.64 = 138,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,206.31/331,517.64 = 138,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,206.31x = 331,517.64 × 138,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,206.31x = 45,825,577,291.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,825,577,291.56/240,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,775.91

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