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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,983.14, 332,592.60 and 138,989.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,983.14, 332,592.60 and 138,989.56 is: 191,826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,983.14 : 332,592.60 = 138,989.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,983.14/332,592.60 = 138,989.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,983.14x = 332,592.60 × 138,989.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,983.14x = 46,226,899,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,226,899,133.26/240,983.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,826.28

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