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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,264.90, 331,634.76 and 158,652.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,264.90, 331,634.76 and 158,652.75 is: 218,986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,264.90 : 331,634.76 = 158,652.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,264.90/331,634.76 = 158,652.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,264.90x = 331,634.76 × 158,652.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,264.90x = 52,614,766,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614,766,669.59/240,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,986.49

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