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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,960.28, 332,533.80 and 145,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,960.28, 332,533.80 and 145,448.32 is: 200,723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,960.28 : 332,533.80 = 145,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,960.28/332,533.80 = 145,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,960.28x = 332,533.80 × 145,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,960.28x = 48,366,482,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366,482,553.22/240,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,723.88

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