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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,424.20, 359,945.10 and 147,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,424.20, 359,945.10 and 147,112.20 is: 220,245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,424.20 : 359,945.10 = 147,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,424.20/359,945.10 = 147,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,424.20x = 359,945.10 × 147,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,424.20x = 52,952,315,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,952,315,540.22/240,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,245.36

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