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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,799.76, 332,306.16 and 145,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,799.76, 332,306.16 and 145,288 is: 200,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,799.76 : 332,306.16 = 145,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,799.76/332,306.16 = 145,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,799.76x = 332,306.16 × 145,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,799.76x = 48,280,097,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,280,097,374.08/240,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,498.94

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