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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,965.04, 332,540.36 and 145,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,965.04, 332,540.36 and 145,453.08 is: 200,730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,965.04 : 332,540.36 = 145,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,965.04/332,540.36 = 145,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,965.04x = 332,540.36 × 145,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,965.04x = 48,369,019,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,369,019,586.31/240,965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,730.44

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