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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,599.63, 332,062.58 and 138,605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,599.63, 332,062.58 and 138,605.49 is: 191,295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,599.63 : 332,062.58 = 138,605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,599.63/332,062.58 = 138,605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,599.63x = 332,062.58 × 138,605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,599.63x = 46,025,696,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,025,696,958.08/240,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,295.79

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