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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,788.46, 332,177.85 and 155,932.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,788.46, 332,177.85 and 155,932.86 is: 215,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,788.46 : 332,177.85 = 155,932.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,788.46/332,177.85 = 155,932.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,788.46x = 332,177.85 × 155,932.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,788.46x = 51,797,442,179.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,797,442,179.15/240,788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,115.97

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