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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,994.30, 333,815.95 and 145,172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,994.30, 333,815.95 and 145,172.39 is: 200,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,994.30 : 333,815.95 = 145,172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,994.30/333,815.95 = 145,172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,994.30x = 333,815.95 × 145,172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,994.30x = 48,460,858,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,460,858,555.76/241,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,256.20

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