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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,953.67, 332,524.64 and 145,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,953.67, 332,524.64 and 145,441.71 is: 200,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,953.67 : 332,524.64 = 145,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,953.67/332,524.64 = 145,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,953.67x = 332,524.64 × 145,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,953.67x = 48,362,952,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,362,952,622.34/240,953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,714.74

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