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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,824.24, 332,211.45 and 148,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,824.24, 332,211.45 and 148,914.14 is: 205,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,824.24 : 332,211.45 = 148,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,824.24/332,211.45 = 148,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,824.24x = 332,211.45 × 148,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,824.24x = 49,470,982,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470,982,374.90/240,824.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,423.60

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