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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,049.71, 359,840.54 and 95,912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,049.71, 359,840.54 and 95,912.56 is: 143,775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,049.71 : 359,840.54 = 95,912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,049.71/359,840.54 = 95,912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,049.71x = 359,840.54 × 95,912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,049.71x = 34,513,227,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513,227,383.18/240,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,775.33

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