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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,050.21, 359,841.29 and 95,913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,050.21, 359,841.29 and 95,913.06 is: 143,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,050.21 : 359,841.29 = 95,913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,050.21/359,841.29 = 95,913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,050.21x = 359,841.29 × 95,913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,050.21x = 34,513,479,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513,479,238.25/240,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,776.08

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