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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,056.48, 333,901.60 and 145,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,056.48, 333,901.60 and 145,235.28 is: 200,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,056.48 : 333,901.60 = 145,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,056.48/333,901.60 = 145,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,056.48x = 333,901.60 × 145,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,056.48x = 48,494,292,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,494,292,368.45/242,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,342.88

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