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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,630.20, 360,945.30 and 147,318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,630.20, 360,945.30 and 147,318.20 is: 220,977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,630.20 : 360,945.30 = 147,318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,630.20/360,945.30 = 147,318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,630.20x = 360,945.30 × 147,318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,630.20x = 53,173,811,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,173,811,894.46/240,630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,977.30

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