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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,583.62, 332,092.90 and 139,981.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,583.62, 332,092.90 and 139,981.62 is: 193,225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,583.62 : 332,092.90 = 139,981.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,583.62/332,092.90 = 139,981.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,583.62x = 332,092.90 × 139,981.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,583.62x = 46,486,902,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,486,902,132.50/240,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,225.55

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