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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,346.36, 331,706.82 and 139,744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,346.36, 331,706.82 and 139,744.36 is: 192,863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,346.36 : 331,706.82 = 139,744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,346.36/331,706.82 = 139,744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,346.36x = 331,706.82 × 139,744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,346.36x = 46,354,157,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,354,157,268.54/240,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,863.99

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