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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,207.46, 331,519.23 and 138,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,207.46, 331,519.23 and 138,230.82 is: 190,777.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,207.46 : 331,519.23 = 138,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,207.46/331,519.23 = 138,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,207.46x = 331,519.23 × 138,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,207.46x = 45,826,175,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826,175,008.67/240,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,777.49

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