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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,226.59, 331,509.06 and 144,785.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,226.59, 331,509.06 and 144,785.91 is: 199,802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,226.59 : 331,509.06 = 144,785.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,226.59/331,509.06 = 144,785.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,226.59x = 331,509.06 × 144,785.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,226.59x = 47,997,840,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997,840,925.34/240,226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,802.37

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