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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,727.69, 332,203.62 and 138,752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,727.69, 332,203.62 and 138,752.34 is: 191,477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.69 : 332,203.62 = 138,752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.69/332,203.62 = 138,752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.69x = 332,203.62 × 138,752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.69x = 46,094,029,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,094,029,631.47/240,727.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,477.89

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