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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,995.25, 332,434.94 and 150,307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,995.25, 332,434.94 and 150,307.65 is: 207,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,995.25 : 332,434.94 = 150,307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,995.25/332,434.94 = 150,307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,995.25x = 332,434.94 × 150,307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,995.25x = 49,967,513,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,967,513,857.75/240,995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,338.17

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