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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,358.12, 331,693.58 and 138,346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,358.12, 331,693.58 and 138,346.31 is: 190,917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,358.12 : 331,693.58 = 138,346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,358.12/331,693.58 = 138,346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,358.12x = 331,693.58 × 138,346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,358.12x = 45,888,584,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888,584,018.79/240,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,917.55

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