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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,975.65, 361,539.02 and 145,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,975.65, 361,539.02 and 145,017.56 is: 217,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,975.65 : 361,539.02 = 145,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,975.65/361,539.02 = 145,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,975.65x = 361,539.02 × 145,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,975.65x = 52,429,508,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,429,508,058.01/240,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,571.81

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