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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,476.76, 331,761.47 and 138,447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,476.76, 331,761.47 and 138,447.48 is: 191,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,476.76 : 331,761.47 = 138,447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,476.76/331,761.47 = 138,447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,476.76x = 331,761.47 × 138,447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,476.76x = 45,931,539,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,931,539,482.60/240,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,001.99

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