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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,825.24, 332,212.83 and 148,915.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,825.24, 332,212.83 and 148,915.14 is: 205,424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,825.24 : 332,212.83 = 148,915.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,825.24/332,212.83 = 148,915.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,825.24x = 332,212.83 × 148,915.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,825.24x = 49,471,520,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,471,520,089.25/240,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,424.98

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