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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,355.24, 331,731.83 and 144,862.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,355.24, 331,731.83 and 144,862.01 is: 199,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,355.24 : 331,731.83 = 144,862.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,355.24/331,731.83 = 144,862.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,355.24x = 331,731.83 × 144,862.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,355.24x = 48,055,338,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055,338,950.47/240,355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,934.65

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