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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,734.52, 332,174.52 and 138,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,734.52, 332,174.52 and 138,764.16 is: 191,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,734.52 : 332,174.52 = 138,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,734.52/332,174.52 = 138,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,734.52x = 332,174.52 × 138,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,734.52x = 46,093,918,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,093,918,241.20/240,734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,471.99

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