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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,094.73, 360,036 and 127,748.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,094.73, 360,036 and 127,748.31 is: 191,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,094.73 : 360,036 = 127,748.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,094.73/360,036 = 127,748.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,094.73x = 360,036 × 127,748.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,094.73x = 45,993,990,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,990,539.16/240,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,566.02

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