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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,051.06, 359,976.96 and 90,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,051.06, 359,976.96 and 90,214.02 is: 135,283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,051.06 : 359,976.96 = 90,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,051.06/359,976.96 = 90,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,051.06x = 359,976.96 × 90,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,051.06x = 32,474,968,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474,968,668.98/240,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,283.59

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