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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,789.62, 332,293.18 and 138,813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,789.62, 332,293.18 and 138,813.18 is: 191,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,789.62 : 332,293.18 = 138,813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,789.62/332,293.18 = 138,813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,789.62x = 332,293.18 × 138,813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,789.62x = 46,126,673,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126,673,008.11/240,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,564.21

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