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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,033.27, 360,101.80 and 127,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,033.27, 360,101.80 and 127,697.16 is: 191,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,033.27 : 360,101.80 = 127,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,033.27/360,101.80 = 127,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,033.27x = 360,101.80 × 127,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,033.27x = 45,983,974,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,983,974,731.89/240,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,573.34

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