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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,222.29, 331,490.96 and 138,231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,222.29, 331,490.96 and 138,231.29 is: 190,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,222.29 : 331,490.96 = 138,231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,222.29/331,490.96 = 138,231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,222.29x = 331,490.96 × 138,231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,222.29x = 45,822,423,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,822,423,024.14/240,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,750.09

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