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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,626.20, 360,939.30 and 147,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,626.20, 360,939.30 and 147,314.20 is: 220,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,626.20 : 360,939.30 = 147,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,626.20/360,939.30 = 147,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,626.20x = 360,939.30 × 147,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,626.20x = 53,171,484,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,171,484,228.06/240,626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,971.30

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