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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,606.99, 332,030.99 and 137,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,606.99, 332,030.99 and 137,238.84 is: 189,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,606.99 : 332,030.99 = 137,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,606.99/332,030.99 = 137,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,606.99x = 332,030.99 × 137,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,606.99x = 45,567,547,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567,547,225.46/240,606.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,385.80

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