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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,998.26, 332,577.58 and 145,528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,998.26, 332,577.58 and 145,528.42 is: 200,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,998.26 : 332,577.58 = 145,528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,998.26/332,577.58 = 145,528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,998.26x = 332,577.58 × 145,528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,998.26x = 48,399,489,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399,489,744.82/240,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,829.21

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