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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,823.24, 332,210.07 and 148,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,823.24, 332,210.07 and 148,913.14 is: 205,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,823.24 : 332,210.07 = 148,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,823.24/332,210.07 = 148,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,823.24x = 332,210.07 × 148,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,823.24x = 49,470,444,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470,444,663.32/240,823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,422.22

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