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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,798.67, 332,176.17 and 148,888.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,798.67, 332,176.17 and 148,888.57 is: 205,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,798.67 : 332,176.17 = 148,888.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,798.67/332,176.17 = 148,888.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,798.67x = 332,176.17 × 148,888.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,798.67x = 49,457,235,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457,235,497.71/240,798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,388.33

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