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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,830.52, 332,330.76 and 138,850.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,830.52, 332,330.76 and 138,850.68 is: 191,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,830.52 : 332,330.76 = 138,850.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,830.52/332,330.76 = 138,850.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,830.52x = 332,330.76 × 138,850.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,830.52x = 46,144,352,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,352,010.92/240,830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,605.08

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