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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,966.09, 332,541.72 and 145,454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,966.09, 332,541.72 and 145,454.13 is: 200,731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,966.09 : 332,541.72 = 145,454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,966.09/332,541.72 = 145,454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,966.09x = 332,541.72 × 145,454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,966.09x = 48,369,566,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,369,566,571.30/240,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,731.84

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