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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,617.34, 332,004.87 and 151,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,617.34, 332,004.87 and 151,141.50 is: 208,545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,617.34 : 332,004.87 = 151,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,617.34/332,004.87 = 151,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,617.34x = 332,004.87 × 151,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,617.34x = 50,179,714,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,179,714,059.11/240,617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,545.71

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