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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,325.96, 331,690.98 and 139,782.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,325.96, 331,690.98 and 139,782.28 is: 192,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,325.96 : 331,690.98 = 139,782.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,325.96/331,690.98 = 139,782.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,325.96x = 331,690.98 × 139,782.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,325.96x = 46,364,521,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364,521,439.83/240,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,923.48

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