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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.08, 332,538.96 and 150,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.08, 332,538.96 and 150,371.68 is: 207,519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.08 : 332,538.96 = 150,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.08/332,538.96 = 150,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.08x = 332,538.96 × 150,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.08x = 50,004,442,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004,442,080.65/240,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,519.96

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