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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,921.54, 332,507.13 and 138,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,921.54, 332,507.13 and 138,927.08 is: 191,739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,921.54 : 332,507.13 = 138,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,921.54/332,507.13 = 138,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,921.54x = 332,507.13 × 138,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,921.54x = 46,194,242,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,194,242,292.91/240,921.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,739.78

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