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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,652.47, 332,135.44 and 138,658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,652.47, 332,135.44 and 138,658.23 is: 191,368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,652.47 : 332,135.44 = 138,658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,652.47/332,135.44 = 138,658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,652.47x = 332,135.44 × 138,658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,652.47x = 46,053,311,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,053,311,884.03/240,652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,368.54

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