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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,011.40, 360,017.10 and 187,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,011.40, 360,017.10 and 187,134.60 is: 280,701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,011.40 : 360,017.10 = 187,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,011.40/360,017.10 = 187,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,011.40x = 360,017.10 × 187,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,011.40x = 67,371,656,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,371,656,001.66/240,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,701.90

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