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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,982.14, 332,591.22 and 138,988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,982.14, 332,591.22 and 138,988.56 is: 191,824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,982.14 : 332,591.22 = 138,988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,982.14/332,591.22 = 138,988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,982.14x = 332,591.22 × 138,988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,982.14x = 46,226,374,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,226,374,736.44/240,982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,824.90

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