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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,545.53, 331,733.49 and 206,543.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,545.53, 331,733.49 and 206,543.35 is: 284,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,545.53 : 331,733.49 = 206,543.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,545.53/331,733.49 = 206,543.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,545.53x = 331,733.49 × 206,543.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,545.53x = 68,517,346,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,517,346,331.79/240,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,841.49

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