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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,223.79, 331,493.03 and 138,232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,223.79, 331,493.03 and 138,232.79 is: 190,752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,223.79 : 331,493.03 = 138,232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,223.79/331,493.03 = 138,232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,223.79x = 331,493.03 × 138,232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,223.79x = 45,823,206,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,823,206,402.45/240,223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,752.16

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