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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,595.98, 331,993.32 and 138,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,595.98, 331,993.32 and 138,654.84 is: 191,326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,595.98 : 331,993.32 = 138,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,595.98/331,993.32 = 138,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,595.98x = 331,993.32 × 138,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,595.98x = 46,032,480,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032,480,665.67/240,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,326.89

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