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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,860.59, 333,631.40 and 145,038.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,860.59, 333,631.40 and 145,038.66 is: 200,071.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,860.59 : 333,631.40 = 145,038.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,860.59/333,631.40 = 145,038.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,860.59x = 333,631.40 × 145,038.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,860.59x = 48,389,451,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,389,451,189.92/241,860.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,071.67

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