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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,856.32, 332,333.82 and 145,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,856.32, 332,333.82 and 145,368.24 is: 200,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,856.32 : 332,333.82 = 145,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,856.32/332,333.82 = 145,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,856.32x = 332,333.82 × 145,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,856.32x = 48,310,782,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,310,782,505.88/240,856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,579.26

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