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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,856.81, 361,172.07 and 139,683.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,856.81, 361,172.07 and 139,683.61 is: 209,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,856.81 : 361,172.07 = 139,683.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,856.81/361,172.07 = 139,683.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,856.81x = 361,172.07 × 139,683.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,856.81x = 50,449,818,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,449,818,568.77/240,856.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,459.80

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