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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,344.58, 360,322.46 and 146,818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,344.58, 360,322.46 and 146,818.74 is: 220,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,344.58 : 360,322.46 = 146,818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,344.58/360,322.46 = 146,818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,344.58x = 360,322.46 × 146,818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,344.58x = 52,902,089,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,902,089,570.90/240,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,109.35

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