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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,929.52, 332,473.77 and 138,959.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,929.52, 332,473.77 and 138,959.16 is: 191,758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,929.52 : 332,473.77 = 138,959.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,929.52/332,473.77 = 138,959.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,929.52x = 332,473.77 × 138,959.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,929.52x = 46,200,275,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,200,275,801.23/240,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,758.47

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