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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,706.23, 332,186.01 and 145,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,706.23, 332,186.01 and 145,210.88 is: 200,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,706.23 : 332,186.01 = 145,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,706.23/332,186.01 = 145,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,706.23x = 332,186.01 × 145,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,706.23x = 48,237,021,174.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237,021,174.86/240,706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,397.89

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