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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,998.73, 332,502.25 and 139,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,998.73, 332,502.25 and 139,010.52 is: 191,790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,998.73 : 332,502.25 = 139,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,998.73/332,502.25 = 139,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,998.73x = 332,502.25 × 139,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,998.73x = 46,221,310,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221,310,673.67/240,998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,790.68

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