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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,678.54, 332,125.11 and 145,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,678.54, 332,125.11 and 145,163.34 is: 200,318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,678.54 : 332,125.11 = 145,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,678.54/332,125.11 = 145,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,678.54x = 332,125.11 × 145,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,678.54x = 48,212,390,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,212,390,265.47/240,678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,318.61

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