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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,414.68, 331,667.94 and 144,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,414.68, 331,667.94 and 144,867.08 is: 199,853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,414.68 : 331,667.94 = 144,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,414.68/331,667.94 = 144,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,414.68x = 331,667.94 × 144,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,414.68x = 48,047,765,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,047,765,997.42/240,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,853.71

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