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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,610.52, 332,013.33 and 138,668.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,610.52, 332,013.33 and 138,668.99 is: 191,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,610.52 : 332,013.33 = 138,668.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,610.52/332,013.33 = 138,668.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,610.52x = 332,013.33 × 138,668.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,610.52x = 46,039,951,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,039,951,477.57/240,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,346.38

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