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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,822.74, 332,209.38 and 148,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,822.74, 332,209.38 and 148,912.64 is: 205,421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,822.74 : 332,209.38 = 148,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,822.74/332,209.38 = 148,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,822.74x = 332,209.38 × 148,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,822.74x = 49,470,175,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470,175,808.56/240,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,421.53

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