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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,952.30, 332,522.74 and 145,440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,952.30, 332,522.74 and 145,440.34 is: 200,712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,952.30 : 332,522.74 = 145,440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,952.30/332,522.74 = 145,440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,952.30x = 332,522.74 × 145,440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,952.30x = 48,362,220,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,362,220,363.33/240,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,712.84

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