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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,999.26, 332,578.96 and 145,529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,999.26, 332,578.96 and 145,529.42 is: 200,830.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,999.26 : 332,578.96 = 145,529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,999.26/332,578.96 = 145,529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,999.26x = 332,578.96 × 145,529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,999.26x = 48,400,023,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400,023,153.00/240,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,830.59

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