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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,788.11, 332,286.87 and 138,813.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,788.11, 332,286.87 and 138,813.08 is: 191,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,788.11 : 332,286.87 = 138,813.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,788.11/332,286.87 = 138,813.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,788.11x = 332,286.87 × 138,813.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,788.11x = 46,125,763,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,763,868.26/240,788.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,561.63

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