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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,985.53, 332,522.42 and 139,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,985.53, 332,522.42 and 139,014.83 is: 191,818.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,985.53 : 332,522.42 = 139,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,985.53/332,522.42 = 139,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,985.53x = 332,522.42 × 139,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,985.53x = 46,225,547,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225,547,823.72/240,985.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,818.77

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