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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,208.81, 331,521.09 and 138,232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,208.81, 331,521.09 and 138,232.18 is: 190,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,208.81 : 331,521.09 = 138,232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,208.81/331,521.09 = 138,232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,208.81x = 331,521.09 × 138,232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,208.81x = 45,826,882,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826,882,986.68/240,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,779.36

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