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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.14, 331,164.05 and 144,520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.14, 331,164.05 and 144,520.02 is: 199,410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.14 : 331,164.05 = 144,520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.14/331,164.05 = 144,520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.14x = 331,164.05 × 144,520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.14x = 47,859,834,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859,834,406.68/240,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,410.04

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