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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,600.33, 332,016.57 and 137,238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,600.33, 332,016.57 and 137,238.57 is: 189,382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,600.33 : 332,016.57 = 137,238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,600.33/332,016.57 = 137,238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,600.33x = 332,016.57 × 137,238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,600.33x = 45,565,479,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565,479,283.10/240,600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,382.45

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