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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,997.50, 332,438.04 and 150,309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,997.50, 332,438.04 and 150,309.90 is: 207,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,997.50 : 332,438.04 = 150,309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,997.50/332,438.04 = 150,309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,997.50x = 332,438.04 × 150,309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,997.50x = 49,968,728,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968,728,548.60/240,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,341.27

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