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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,350.24, 331,724.92 and 144,857.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,350.24, 331,724.92 and 144,857.01 is: 199,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,350.24 : 331,724.92 = 144,857.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,350.24/331,724.92 = 144,857.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,350.24x = 331,724.92 × 144,857.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,350.24x = 48,052,679,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,679,341.17/240,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,927.74

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