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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,773.16, 332,270.44 and 138,796.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,773.16, 332,270.44 and 138,796.76 is: 191,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,773.16 : 332,270.44 = 138,796.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,773.16/332,270.44 = 138,796.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,773.16x = 332,270.44 × 138,796.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,773.16x = 46,118,059,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118,059,130.44/240,773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,541.53

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