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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,603.93, 332,048.88 and 138,627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,603.93, 332,048.88 and 138,627.56 is: 191,314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,603.93 : 332,048.88 = 138,627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,603.93/332,048.88 = 138,627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,603.93x = 332,048.88 × 138,627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,603.93x = 46,031,124,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031,124,374.89/240,603.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,314.93

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