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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,998.10, 361,497.15 and 152,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,998.10, 361,497.15 and 152,424.60 is: 228,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,998.10 : 361,497.15 = 152,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,998.10/361,497.15 = 152,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,998.10x = 361,497.15 × 152,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,998.10x = 55,101,058,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,101,058,489.89/240,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,636.90

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