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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,691.62, 332,110.17 and 138,702.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,691.62, 332,110.17 and 138,702.78 is: 191,384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,691.62 : 332,110.17 = 138,702.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,691.62/332,110.17 = 138,702.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,691.62x = 332,110.17 × 138,702.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,691.62x = 46,064,603,845.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,064,603,845.27/240,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,384.33

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