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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,592.08, 332,005.23 and 137,230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,592.08, 332,005.23 and 137,230.37 is: 189,371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,592.08 : 332,005.23 = 137,230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,592.08/332,005.23 = 137,230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,592.08x = 332,005.23 × 137,230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,592.08x = 45,561,198,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,561,198,894.81/240,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,371.15

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