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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.16, 331,196.16 and 143,320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.16, 331,196.16 and 143,320.12 is: 197,773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.16 : 331,196.16 = 143,320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.16/331,196.16 = 143,320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.16x = 331,196.16 × 143,320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.16x = 47,467,071,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467,071,022.16/240,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,773.56

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