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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,990.96, 332,608.66 and 138,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,990.96, 332,608.66 and 138,998.12 is: 191,841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,990.96 : 332,608.66 = 138,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,990.96/332,608.66 = 138,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,990.96x = 332,608.66 × 138,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,990.96x = 46,231,978,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231,978,435.72/240,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,841.13

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