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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,225.98, 332,843.85 and 145,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,225.98, 332,843.85 and 145,737.96 is: 201,089.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,225.98 : 332,843.85 = 145,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,225.98/332,843.85 = 145,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,225.98x = 332,843.85 × 145,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,225.98x = 48,507,983,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507,983,697.55/241,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,089.38

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