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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,775.62, 332,269.66 and 138,800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,775.62, 332,269.66 and 138,800.50 is: 191,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,775.62 : 332,269.66 = 138,800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,775.62/332,269.66 = 138,800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,775.62x = 332,269.66 × 138,800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,775.62x = 46,119,194,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119,194,942.83/240,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,544.29

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