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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,819.92, 332,334.92 and 138,843.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,819.92, 332,334.92 and 138,843.36 is: 191,605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,819.92 : 332,334.92 = 138,843.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,819.92/332,334.92 = 138,843.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,819.92x = 332,334.92 × 138,843.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,819.92x = 46,142,496,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,496,938.13/240,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,605.81

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