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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,695.62, 332,115.69 and 138,706.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,695.62, 332,115.69 and 138,706.78 is: 191,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,695.62 : 332,115.69 = 138,706.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,695.62/332,115.69 = 138,706.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,695.62x = 332,115.69 × 138,706.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,695.62x = 46,066,697,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066,697,947.38/240,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,389.85

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