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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,042.60, 360,063.90 and 195,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,042.60, 360,063.90 and 195,719.40 is: 293,579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,042.60 : 360,063.90 = 195,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,042.60/360,063.90 = 195,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,042.60x = 360,063.90 × 195,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,042.60x = 70,471,490,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,471,490,469.66/240,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,579.10

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