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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,664.88, 332,117.88 and 143,931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,664.88, 332,117.88 and 143,931.44 is: 198,625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,664.88 : 332,117.88 = 143,931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,664.88/332,117.88 = 143,931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,664.88x = 332,117.88 × 143,931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,664.88x = 47,802,204,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,802,204,718.15/240,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,625.59

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