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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,318.34, 331,708.34 and 158,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,318.34, 331,708.34 and 158,706.18 is: 219,060.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,318.34 : 331,708.34 = 158,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,318.34/331,708.34 = 158,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,318.34x = 331,708.34 × 158,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,318.34x = 52,644,162,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,644,162,722.01/240,318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,060.12

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