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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,031.12, 332,631.60 and 145,519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,031.12, 332,631.60 and 145,519.28 is: 200,821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,031.12 : 332,631.60 = 145,519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,031.12/332,631.60 = 145,519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,031.12x = 332,631.60 × 145,519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,031.12x = 48,404,310,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,404,310,937.25/241,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,821.83

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