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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,601.52, 332,023.49 and 137,233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,601.52, 332,023.49 and 137,233.37 is: 189,378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,601.52 : 332,023.49 = 137,233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,601.52/332,023.49 = 137,233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,601.52x = 332,023.49 × 137,233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,601.52x = 45,564,703,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,564,703,110.38/240,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,378.28

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