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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,442.44, 331,822.68 and 144,979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,442.44, 331,822.68 and 144,979.92 is: 200,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,442.44 : 331,822.68 = 144,979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,442.44/331,822.68 = 144,979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,442.44x = 331,822.68 × 144,979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,442.44x = 48,107,625,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107,625,600.59/240,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,079.59

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