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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,918.52, 361,899.14 and 156,635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,918.52, 361,899.14 and 156,635.32 is: 235,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,918.52 : 361,899.14 = 156,635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,918.52/361,899.14 = 156,635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,918.52x = 361,899.14 × 156,635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,918.52x = 56,686,187,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686,187,601.62/240,918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,291.95

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