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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,634.47, 332,083.40 and 138,652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,634.47, 332,083.40 and 138,652.02 is: 191,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,634.47 : 332,083.40 = 138,652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,634.47/332,083.40 = 138,652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,634.47x = 332,083.40 × 138,652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,634.47x = 46,044,033,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044,033,525.21/240,634.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,344.30

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