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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,969.09, 332,545.86 and 145,457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,969.09, 332,545.86 and 145,457.13 is: 200,735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,969.09 : 332,545.86 = 145,457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,969.09/332,545.86 = 145,457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,969.09x = 332,545.86 × 145,457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,969.09x = 48,371,166,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371,166,388.98/240,969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,735.98

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