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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,718.02, 332,202.33 and 145,222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,718.02, 332,202.33 and 145,222.71 is: 200,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,718.02 : 332,202.33 = 145,222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,718.02/332,202.33 = 145,222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,718.02x = 332,202.33 × 145,222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,718.02x = 48,243,322,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,322,630.91/240,718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,414.25

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