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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,997.13, 332,437.52 and 150,309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,997.13, 332,437.52 and 150,309.53 is: 207,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,997.13 : 332,437.52 = 150,309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,997.13/332,437.52 = 150,309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,997.13x = 332,437.52 × 150,309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,997.13x = 49,968,526,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968,526,099.15/240,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,340.76

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