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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,610.53, 332,077.47 and 138,616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,610.53, 332,077.47 and 138,616.14 is: 191,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,610.53 : 332,077.47 = 138,616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,610.53/332,077.47 = 138,616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,610.53x = 332,077.47 × 138,616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,610.53x = 46,031,297,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031,297,072.37/240,610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,310.40

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