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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,738.26, 332,190.47 and 138,762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,738.26, 332,190.47 and 138,762.50 is: 191,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,738.26 : 332,190.47 = 138,762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,738.26/332,190.47 = 138,762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,738.26x = 332,190.47 × 138,762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,738.26x = 46,095,577,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095,577,738.61/240,738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,475.92

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