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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,615.70, 332,085.26 and 138,621.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,615.70, 332,085.26 and 138,621.77 is: 191,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,615.70 : 332,085.26 = 138,621.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,615.70/332,085.26 = 138,621.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,615.70x = 332,085.26 × 138,621.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,615.70x = 46,034,245,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034,245,218.24/240,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,318.55

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