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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,978.26, 332,545.21 and 145,488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,978.26, 332,545.21 and 145,488.98 is: 200,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,978.26 : 332,545.21 = 145,488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,978.26/332,545.21 = 145,488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,978.26x = 332,545.21 × 145,488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,978.26x = 48,381,663,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,381,663,406.79/240,978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,771.90

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