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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,997.26, 332,576.20 and 145,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,997.26, 332,576.20 and 145,527.42 is: 200,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,997.26 : 332,576.20 = 145,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,997.26/332,576.20 = 145,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,997.26x = 332,576.20 × 145,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,997.26x = 48,398,956,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398,956,339.40/240,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,827.83

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