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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,003.40, 360,005.10 and 187,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,003.40, 360,005.10 and 187,126.60 is: 280,689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,003.40 : 360,005.10 = 187,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,003.40/360,005.10 = 187,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,003.40x = 360,005.10 × 187,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,003.40x = 67,366,530,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,366,530,345.66/240,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,689.90

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