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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,253.02, 331,618.44 and 158,641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,253.02, 331,618.44 and 158,641.08 is: 218,970.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,253.02 : 331,618.44 = 158,641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,253.02/331,618.44 = 158,641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,253.02x = 331,618.44 × 158,641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,253.02x = 52,608,307,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,608,307,469.52/240,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,970.43

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