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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,854.98, 331,621.56 and 204,484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,854.98, 331,621.56 and 204,484.49 is: 281,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,854.98 : 331,621.56 = 204,484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,854.98/331,621.56 = 204,484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,854.98x = 331,621.56 × 204,484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,854.98x = 67,811,465,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,811,465,569.60/240,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,544.79

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