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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,498.02, 331,742.70 and 158,827.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,498.02, 331,742.70 and 158,827.02 is: 219,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,498.02 : 331,742.70 = 158,827.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,498.02/331,742.70 = 158,827.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,498.02x = 331,742.70 × 158,827.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,498.02x = 52,689,704,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,689,704,447.75/240,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,085.81

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