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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,634.06, 332,104.68 and 137,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,634.06, 332,104.68 and 137,293.70 is: 189,482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,634.06 : 332,104.68 = 137,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,634.06/332,104.68 = 137,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,634.06x = 332,104.68 × 137,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,634.06x = 45,595,880,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595,880,304.52/240,634.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,482.24

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