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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,513.36, 332,010.66 and 149,914.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,513.36, 332,010.66 and 149,914.45 is: 206,945.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,513.36 : 332,010.66 = 149,914.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,513.36/332,010.66 = 149,914.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,513.36x = 332,010.66 × 149,914.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,513.36x = 49,773,195,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773,195,488.04/240,513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,945.66

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