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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,216.88, 331,512.06 and 138,257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,216.88, 331,512.06 and 138,257.86 is: 190,803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,216.88 : 331,512.06 = 138,257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,216.88/331,512.06 = 138,257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,216.88x = 331,512.06 × 138,257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,216.88x = 45,834,147,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,834,147,979.79/240,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,803.19

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