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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,545.52, 331,733.50 and 206,543.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,545.52, 331,733.50 and 206,543.34 is: 284,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,545.52 : 331,733.50 = 206,543.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,545.52/331,733.50 = 206,543.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,545.52x = 331,733.50 × 206,543.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,545.52x = 68,517,345,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,517,345,079.89/240,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,841.49

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