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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,711.66, 332,193.52 and 145,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,711.66, 332,193.52 and 145,216.32 is: 200,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,711.66 : 332,193.52 = 145,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,711.66/332,193.52 = 145,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,711.66x = 332,193.52 × 145,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,711.66x = 48,239,920,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,920,502.25/240,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,405.42

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