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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,602.57, 332,114.58 and 138,668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,602.57, 332,114.58 and 138,668.69 is: 191,410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,602.57 : 332,114.58 = 138,668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,602.57/332,114.58 = 138,668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,602.57x = 332,114.58 × 138,668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,602.57x = 46,053,892,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,053,892,077.93/240,602.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,410.64

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