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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,859.32, 332,337.96 and 145,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,859.32, 332,337.96 and 145,371.24 is: 200,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,859.32 : 332,337.96 = 145,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,859.32/332,337.96 = 145,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,859.32x = 332,337.96 × 145,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,859.32x = 48,312,381,344.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,312,381,344.27/240,859.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,583.40

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