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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,020.40, 360,030.60 and 150,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,020.40, 360,030.60 and 150,985.20 is: 226,477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,020.40 : 360,030.60 = 150,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,020.40/360,030.60 = 150,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,020.40x = 360,030.60 × 150,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,020.40x = 54,359,292,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,359,292,147.12/240,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,477.80

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