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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,443.94, 331,824.75 and 144,981.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,443.94, 331,824.75 and 144,981.42 is: 200,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,443.94 : 331,824.75 = 144,981.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,443.94/331,824.75 = 144,981.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,443.94x = 331,824.75 × 144,981.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,443.94x = 48,108,423,446.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,108,423,446.15/240,443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,081.66

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