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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,646.38, 332,110.44 and 137,282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,646.38, 332,110.44 and 137,282.85 is: 189,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,646.38 : 332,110.44 = 137,282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,646.38/332,110.44 = 137,282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,646.38x = 332,110.44 × 137,282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,646.38x = 45,593,066,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,593,066,057.40/240,646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,460.85

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