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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,005.80, 360,008.70 and 145,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,005.80, 360,008.70 and 145,527.40 is: 218,291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,005.80 : 360,008.70 = 145,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,005.80/360,008.70 = 145,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,005.80x = 360,008.70 × 145,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,005.80x = 52,391,130,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391,130,088.38/240,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,291.10

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