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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,812.30, 332,323.38 and 145,300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,812.30, 332,323.38 and 145,300.58 is: 200,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,812.30 : 332,323.38 = 145,300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,812.30/332,323.38 = 145,300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,812.30x = 332,323.38 × 145,300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,812.30x = 48,286,779,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,286,779,861.56/240,812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,516.25

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