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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,260.32, 331,504.11 and 143,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,260.32, 331,504.11 and 143,445.30 is: 197,921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,260.32 : 331,504.11 = 143,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,260.32/331,504.11 = 143,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,260.32x = 331,504.11 × 143,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,260.32x = 47,552,706,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552,706,510.18/240,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,921.60

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