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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,919.02, 361,899.89 and 156,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,919.02, 361,899.89 and 156,635.82 is: 235,292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,919.02 : 361,899.89 = 156,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,919.02/361,899.89 = 156,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,919.02x = 361,899.89 × 156,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,919.02x = 56,686,486,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686,486,028.06/240,919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,292.70

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