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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,590.58, 332,003.16 and 137,228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,590.58, 332,003.16 and 137,228.87 is: 189,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,590.58 : 332,003.16 = 137,228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,590.58/332,003.16 = 137,228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,590.58x = 332,003.16 × 137,228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,590.58x = 45,560,416,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,560,416,823.21/240,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,369.08

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