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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,247.44, 331,550.82 and 159,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,247.44, 331,550.82 and 159,535.80 is: 220,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,247.44 : 331,550.82 = 159,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,247.44/331,550.82 = 159,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,247.44x = 331,550.82 × 159,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,247.44x = 52,894,225,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,894,225,309.36/240,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,165.61

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