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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,615.69, 360,720.51 and 151,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,615.69, 360,720.51 and 151,673.14 is: 227,381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,615.69 : 360,720.51 = 151,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,615.69/360,720.51 = 151,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,615.69x = 360,720.51 × 151,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,615.69x = 54,711,612,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,711,612,414.10/240,615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,381.73

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