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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,983.84, 332,566.56 and 145,472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,983.84, 332,566.56 and 145,472.09 is: 200,756.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,983.84 : 332,566.56 = 145,472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,983.84/332,566.56 = 145,472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,983.84x = 332,566.56 × 145,472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,983.84x = 48,379,150,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,379,150,884.48/240,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,756.82

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