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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,259.32, 331,502.73 and 143,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,259.32, 331,502.73 and 143,444.30 is: 197,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,259.32 : 331,502.73 = 143,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,259.32/331,502.73 = 143,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,259.32x = 331,502.73 × 143,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,259.32x = 47,552,175,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552,175,395.43/240,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,920.21

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