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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,953.36, 332,406.60 and 145,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,953.36, 332,406.60 and 145,429.52 is: 200,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,953.36 : 332,406.60 = 145,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,953.36/332,406.60 = 145,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,953.36x = 332,406.60 × 145,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,953.36x = 48,341,732,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,341,732,282.83/240,953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,626.93

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