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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,591.33, 332,004.15 and 137,229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,591.33, 332,004.15 and 137,229.57 is: 189,370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,591.33 : 332,004.15 = 137,229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,591.33/332,004.15 = 137,229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,591.33x = 332,004.15 × 137,229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,591.33x = 45,560,786,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,560,786,742.72/240,591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,370.03

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