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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,512.36, 332,009.28 and 149,913.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,512.36, 332,009.28 and 149,913.45 is: 206,944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,512.36 : 332,009.28 = 149,913.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,512.36/332,009.28 = 149,913.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,512.36x = 332,009.28 × 149,913.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,512.36x = 49,772,656,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,772,656,596.82/240,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,944.28

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