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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,051.21, 359,842.79 and 95,914.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,051.21, 359,842.79 and 95,914.06 is: 143,777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,051.21 : 359,842.79 = 95,914.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,051.21/359,842.79 = 95,914.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,051.21x = 359,842.79 × 95,914.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,051.21x = 34,513,982,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513,982,950.63/240,051.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,777.58

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