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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,412.15, 331,664.52 and 144,864.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,412.15, 331,664.52 and 144,864.55 is: 199,850.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,412.15 : 331,664.52 = 144,864.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,412.15/331,664.52 = 144,864.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,412.15x = 331,664.52 × 144,864.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,412.15x = 48,046,431,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,431,440.77/240,412.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,850.26

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