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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,468.03, 331,952.18 and 143,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,468.03, 331,952.18 and 143,706.02 is: 198,377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,468.03 : 331,952.18 = 143,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,468.03/331,952.18 = 143,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,468.03x = 331,952.18 × 143,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,468.03x = 47,703,524,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703,524,239.83/240,468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,377.82

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