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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,773.63, 332,266.91 and 138,798.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,773.63, 332,266.91 and 138,798.50 is: 191,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,773.63 : 332,266.91 = 138,798.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,773.63/332,266.91 = 138,798.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,773.63x = 332,266.91 × 138,798.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,773.63x = 46,118,146,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118,146,352.31/240,773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,541.52

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