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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,790.91, 332,198.97 and 137,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,790.91, 332,198.97 and 137,430.84 is: 189,601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,790.91 : 332,198.97 = 137,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,790.91/332,198.97 = 137,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,790.91x = 332,198.97 × 137,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,790.91x = 45,654,383,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,654,383,555.07/240,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,601.77

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