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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,621.84, 332,011.08 and 151,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,621.84, 332,011.08 and 151,146 is: 208,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,621.84 : 332,011.08 = 151,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,621.84/332,011.08 = 151,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,621.84x = 332,011.08 × 151,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,621.84x = 50,182,146,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,182,146,697.68/240,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,551.92

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