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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,261.32, 331,505.48 and 143,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,261.32, 331,505.48 and 143,446.30 is: 197,922.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,261.32 : 331,505.48 = 143,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,261.32/331,505.48 = 143,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,261.32x = 331,505.48 × 143,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,261.32x = 47,553,234,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,553,234,535.72/240,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,922.97

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