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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,411.15, 331,663.14 and 144,863.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,411.15, 331,663.14 and 144,863.55 is: 199,848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,411.15 : 331,663.14 = 144,863.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,411.15/331,663.14 = 144,863.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,411.15x = 331,663.14 × 144,863.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,411.15x = 48,045,899,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045,899,864.55/240,411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,848.88

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