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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,727.68, 360,830.88 and 156,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,727.68, 360,830.88 and 156,548.26 is: 234,652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.68 : 360,830.88 = 156,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.68/360,830.88 = 156,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.68x = 360,830.88 × 156,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.68x = 56,487,446,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487,446,418.27/240,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,652.89

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