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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,823.67, 332,371.55 and 145,344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,823.67, 332,371.55 and 145,344.11 is: 200,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,823.67 : 332,371.55 = 145,344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,823.67/332,371.55 = 145,344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,823.67x = 332,371.55 × 145,344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,823.67x = 48,308,245,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308,245,825.57/240,823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,595.92

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