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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,221.16, 331,509.24 and 139,619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,221.16, 331,509.24 and 139,619.16 is: 192,676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,221.16 : 331,509.24 = 139,619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,221.16/331,509.24 = 139,619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,221.16x = 331,509.24 × 139,619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,221.16x = 46,285,041,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,285,041,621.04/240,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,676.79

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