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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,759.04, 361,200 and 152,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,759.04, 361,200 and 152,638.72 is: 228,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,759.04 : 361,200 = 152,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,759.04/361,200 = 152,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,759.04x = 361,200 × 152,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,759.04x = 55,133,105,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,133,105,664/240,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,997.03

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