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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,359.63, 331,695.65 and 138,347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,359.63, 331,695.65 and 138,347.82 is: 190,919.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,359.63 : 331,695.65 = 138,347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,359.63/331,695.65 = 138,347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,359.63x = 331,695.65 × 138,347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,359.63x = 45,889,369,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,889,369,389.24/240,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,919.62

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