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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,922, 332,472.36 and 134,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,922, 332,472.36 and 134,938 is: 186,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,922 : 332,472.36 = 134,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,922/332,472.36 = 134,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,922x = 332,472.36 × 134,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,922x = 44,863,155,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863,155,313.68/240,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,214.44

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