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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,789.11, 332,288.14 and 138,814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,789.11, 332,288.14 and 138,814.08 is: 191,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,789.11 : 332,288.14 = 138,814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,789.11/332,288.14 = 138,814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,789.11x = 332,288.14 × 138,814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,789.11x = 46,126,273,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126,273,745.38/240,789.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,562.96

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