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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,726.69, 332,202.24 and 138,751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,726.69, 332,202.24 and 138,751.34 is: 191,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,726.69 : 332,202.24 = 138,751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,726.69/332,202.24 = 138,751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,726.69x = 332,202.24 × 138,751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,726.69x = 46,093,504,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,093,504,289.99/240,726.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,476.50

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