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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,853.98, 331,620.18 and 204,483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,853.98, 331,620.18 and 204,483.49 is: 281,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,853.98 : 331,620.18 = 204,483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,853.98/331,620.18 = 204,483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,853.98x = 331,620.18 × 204,483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,853.98x = 67,810,850,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,810,850,931.78/240,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,543.41

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