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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,710.66, 332,192.14 and 145,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,710.66, 332,192.14 and 145,215.32 is: 200,404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,710.66 : 332,192.14 = 145,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,710.66/332,192.14 = 145,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,710.66x = 332,192.14 × 145,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,710.66x = 48,239,387,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,387,911.58/240,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,404.04

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