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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,508.11, 332,003.42 and 149,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,508.11, 332,003.42 and 149,909.20 is: 206,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,508.11 : 332,003.42 = 149,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,508.11/332,003.42 = 149,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,508.11x = 332,003.42 × 149,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,508.11x = 49,770,367,089.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,770,367,089.46/240,508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,938.42

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