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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,977.57, 332,563.73 and 139,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,977.57, 332,563.73 and 139,001.13 is: 191,830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,977.57 : 332,563.73 = 139,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,977.57/332,563.73 = 139,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,977.57x = 332,563.73 × 139,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,977.57x = 46,226,733,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,226,733,572.01/240,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,830.03

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