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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,451.60, 331,751.56 and 138,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,451.60, 331,751.56 and 138,474.36 is: 191,053.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,451.60 : 331,751.56 = 138,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,451.60/331,751.56 = 138,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,451.60x = 331,751.56 × 138,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,451.60x = 45,939,084,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939,084,950.00/240,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,053.36

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