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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,577.08, 360,146.62 and 145,519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,577.08, 360,146.62 and 145,519.59 is: 217,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,577.08 : 360,146.62 = 145,519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,577.08/360,146.62 = 145,519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,577.08x = 360,146.62 × 145,519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,577.08x = 52,408,388,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408,388,482.29/240,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,844.48

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