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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,913.35, 332,820.33 and 158,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,913.35, 332,820.33 and 158,322.63 is: 218,721.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,913.35 : 332,820.33 = 158,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,913.35/332,820.33 = 158,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,913.35x = 332,820.33 × 158,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,913.35x = 52,692,989,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692,989,963.07/240,913.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,721.75

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