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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,990.44, 332,581.59 and 139,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,990.44, 332,581.59 and 139,014.09 is: 191,847.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,990.44 : 332,581.59 = 139,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,990.44/332,581.59 = 139,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,990.44x = 332,581.59 × 139,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,990.44x = 46,233,527,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,233,527,084.60/240,990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,847.98

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