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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,946.02, 332,499.81 and 138,971.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,946.02, 332,499.81 and 138,971.67 is: 191,777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,946.02 : 332,499.81 = 138,971.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,946.02/332,499.81 = 138,971.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,946.02x = 332,499.81 × 138,971.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,946.02x = 46,208,053,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208,053,870.38/240,946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,777.62

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