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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,744.96, 332,117.82 and 155,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,744.96, 332,117.82 and 155,889.36 is: 215,055.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,744.96 : 332,117.82 = 155,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,744.96/332,117.82 = 155,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,744.96x = 332,117.82 × 155,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,744.96x = 51,773,634,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,773,634,404.40/240,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,055.94

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