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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,281.44, 331,597.80 and 159,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,281.44, 331,597.80 and 159,569.80 is: 220,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,281.44 : 331,597.80 = 159,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,281.44/331,597.80 = 159,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,281.44x = 331,597.80 × 159,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,281.44x = 52,912,994,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,912,994,626.44/240,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,212.57

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