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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,248.07, 331,575.26 and 138,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,248.07, 331,575.26 and 138,271.43 is: 190,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,248.07 : 331,575.26 = 138,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,248.07/331,575.26 = 138,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,248.07x = 331,575.26 × 138,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,248.07x = 45,847,385,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,847,385,490.40/240,248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,833.52

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