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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,505.58, 332,093.88 and 154,507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,505.58, 332,093.88 and 154,507.25 is: 213,346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,505.58 : 332,093.88 = 154,507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,505.58/332,093.88 = 154,507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,505.58x = 332,093.88 × 154,507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,505.58x = 51,310,910,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,310,910,480.16/240,505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,346.03

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