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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,582.83, 360,155.25 and 145,525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,582.83, 360,155.25 and 145,525.34 is: 217,853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,582.83 : 360,155.25 = 145,525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,582.83/360,155.25 = 145,525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,582.83x = 360,155.25 × 145,525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,582.83x = 52,411,713,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,411,713,408.26/240,582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,853.10

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