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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,961.56, 332,535.54 and 145,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,961.56, 332,535.54 and 145,449.60 is: 200,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,961.56 : 332,535.54 = 145,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,961.56/332,535.54 = 145,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,961.56x = 332,535.54 × 145,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,961.56x = 48,367,161,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,367,161,278.78/240,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,725.63

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