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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,954.17, 332,525.34 and 145,442.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,954.17, 332,525.34 and 145,442.21 is: 200,715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,954.17 : 332,525.34 = 145,442.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,954.17/332,525.34 = 145,442.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,954.17x = 332,525.34 × 145,442.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,954.17x = 48,363,219,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,363,219,603.39/240,954.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,715.43

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