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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,047.96, 359,624.82 and 150,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,047.96, 359,624.82 and 150,118.52 is: 224,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,047.96 : 359,624.82 = 150,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,047.96/359,624.82 = 150,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,047.96x = 359,624.82 × 150,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,047.96x = 53,986,345,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,345,733.67/240,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,898.17

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