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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,799.67, 332,177.55 and 148,889.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,799.67, 332,177.55 and 148,889.57 is: 205,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,799.67 : 332,177.55 = 148,889.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,799.67/332,177.55 = 148,889.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,799.67x = 332,177.55 × 148,889.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,799.67x = 49,457,772,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457,772,583.15/240,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,389.70

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