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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,760.98, 332,160.93 and 155,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,760.98, 332,160.93 and 155,924.82 is: 215,118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,760.98 : 332,160.93 = 155,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,760.98/332,160.93 = 155,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,760.98x = 332,160.93 × 155,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,760.98x = 51,792,133,221.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,792,133,221.28/240,760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,118.47

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