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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,057.47, 331,132.91 and 153,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,057.47, 331,132.91 and 153,987.48 is: 212,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,057.47 : 331,132.91 = 153,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,057.47/331,132.91 = 153,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,057.47x = 331,132.91 × 153,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,057.47x = 50,990,322,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,990,322,452.21/240,057.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,408.81

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