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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,289.79, 331,591.75 and 138,301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,289.79, 331,591.75 and 138,301.11 is: 190,850.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,289.79 : 331,591.75 = 138,301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,289.79/331,591.75 = 138,301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,289.79x = 331,591.75 × 138,301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,289.79x = 45,859,506,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,859,506,746.09/240,289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,850.84

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