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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,460.65, 331,838.98 and 149,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,460.65, 331,838.98 and 149,853.24 is: 206,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,460.65 : 331,838.98 = 149,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,460.65/331,838.98 = 149,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,460.65x = 331,838.98 × 149,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,460.65x = 49,727,145,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,727,145,936.66/240,460.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,799.52

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