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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,004.80, 360,007.20 and 129,412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,004.80, 360,007.20 and 129,412.80 is: 194,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,004.80 : 360,007.20 = 129,412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,004.80/360,007.20 = 129,412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,004.80x = 360,007.20 × 129,412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,004.80x = 46,589,539,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,589,539,772.16/240,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,119.20

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