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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.40, 360,011.10 and 187,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.40, 360,011.10 and 187,130.60 is: 280,695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.40 : 360,011.10 = 187,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.40/360,011.10 = 187,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.40x = 360,011.10 × 187,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.40x = 67,369,093,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,369,093,149.66/240,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,695.90

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