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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,544.53, 331,732.11 and 206,542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,544.53, 331,732.11 and 206,542.35 is: 284,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,544.53 : 331,732.11 = 206,542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,544.53/331,732.11 = 206,542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,544.53x = 331,732.11 × 206,542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,544.53x = 68,516,729,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516,729,569.86/240,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,840.11

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