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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,708.67, 332,182.62 and 144,012.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,708.67, 332,182.62 and 144,012.07 is: 198,739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,708.67 : 332,182.62 = 144,012.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,708.67/332,182.62 = 144,012.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,708.67x = 332,182.62 × 144,012.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,708.67x = 47,838,306,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,306,724.22/240,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,739.44

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