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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,289.66, 331,591.59 and 138,300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,289.66, 331,591.59 and 138,300.97 is: 190,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,289.66 : 331,591.59 = 138,300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,289.66/331,591.59 = 138,300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,289.66x = 331,591.59 × 138,300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,289.66x = 45,859,438,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,859,438,540.84/240,289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,850.65

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