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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,311.13, 331,773.26 and 149,789.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,311.13, 331,773.26 and 149,789.70 is: 206,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,311.13 : 331,773.26 = 149,789.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,311.13/331,773.26 = 149,789.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,311.13x = 331,773.26 × 149,789.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,311.13x = 49,696,216,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,696,216,334.47/240,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,799.48

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