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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,443.91, 331,816.08 and 138,487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,443.91, 331,816.08 and 138,487.67 is: 191,115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,443.91 : 331,816.08 = 138,487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,443.91/331,816.08 = 138,487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,443.91x = 331,816.08 × 138,487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,443.91x = 45,952,437,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,952,437,564.01/240,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,115.00

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