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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,148.16, 595,002.84 and 240,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,148.16, 595,002.84 and 240,161.48 is: 331,433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,148.16 : 595,002.84 = 240,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,148.16/595,002.84 = 240,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,148.16x = 595,002.84 × 240,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,148.16x = 142,896,762,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896,762,658.60/431,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,433.08

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