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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,789.29, 332,291.66 and 145,277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,789.29, 332,291.66 and 145,277.53 is: 200,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,789.29 : 332,291.66 = 145,277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,789.29/332,291.66 = 145,277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,789.29x = 332,291.66 × 145,277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,789.29x = 48,274,511,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,511,604.40/240,789.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,484.46

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