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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,162.64, 331,175.19 and 206,282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,162.64, 331,175.19 and 206,282.50 is: 284,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,162.64 : 331,175.19 = 206,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,162.64/331,175.19 = 206,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,162.64x = 331,175.19 × 206,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,162.64x = 68,315,646,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,315,646,131.18/240,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,455.76

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