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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,285.29, 331,585.55 and 138,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,285.29, 331,585.55 and 138,296.60 is: 190,844.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,285.29 : 331,585.55 = 138,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,285.29/331,585.55 = 138,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,285.29x = 331,585.55 × 138,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,285.29x = 45,857,153,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,857,153,586.78/240,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,844.62

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