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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,156.15, 595,013.87 and 240,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,156.15, 595,013.87 and 240,169.62 is: 331,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,156.15 : 595,013.87 = 240,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,156.15/595,013.87 = 240,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,156.15x = 595,013.87 × 240,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,156.15x = 142,904,253,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,904,253,851.78/431,156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,444.32

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