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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,646.15, 332,099.49 and 138,663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,646.15, 332,099.49 and 138,663.78 is: 191,360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,646.15 : 332,099.49 = 138,663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,646.15/332,099.49 = 138,663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,646.15x = 332,099.49 × 138,663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,646.15x = 46,050,170,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,170,619.47/240,646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,360.51

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