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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,954.67, 332,526.02 and 145,442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,954.67, 332,526.02 and 145,442.71 is: 200,716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,954.67 : 332,526.02 = 145,442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,954.67/332,526.02 = 145,442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,954.67x = 332,526.02 × 145,442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,954.67x = 48,363,485,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,363,485,494.31/240,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,716.12

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