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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,692.54, 332,159.20 and 138,661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,692.54, 332,159.20 and 138,661.70 is: 191,355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,692.54 : 332,159.20 = 138,661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,692.54/332,159.20 = 138,661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,692.54x = 332,159.20 × 138,661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,692.54x = 46,057,757,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057,757,335.19/240,692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,355.15

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