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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,810.27, 332,320.59 and 145,298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,810.27, 332,320.59 and 145,298.58 is: 200,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,810.27 : 332,320.59 = 145,298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,810.27/332,320.59 = 145,298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,810.27x = 332,320.59 × 145,298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,810.27x = 48,285,709,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,285,709,831.76/240,810.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,513.50

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