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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,682.92, 332,140.68 and 145,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,682.92, 332,140.68 and 145,242.24 is: 200,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,682.92 : 332,140.68 = 145,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,682.92/332,140.68 = 145,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,682.92x = 332,140.68 × 145,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,682.92x = 48,240,856,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,240,856,358.32/240,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,433.24

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