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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,984.56, 361,552.40 and 145,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,984.56, 361,552.40 and 145,026.50 is: 217,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,984.56 : 361,552.40 = 145,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,984.56/361,552.40 = 145,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,984.56x = 361,552.40 × 145,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,984.56x = 52,434,679,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434,679,138.60/240,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,585.22

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