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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,676.92, 332,132.40 and 145,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,676.92, 332,132.40 and 145,236.24 is: 200,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,676.92 : 332,132.40 = 145,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,676.92/332,132.40 = 145,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,676.92x = 332,132.40 × 145,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,676.92x = 48,237,660,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237,660,958.18/240,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,424.96

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