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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,193.50, 360,290.25 and 65,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,193.50, 360,290.25 and 65,089.50 is: 97,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,193.50 : 360,290.25 = 65,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,193.50/360,290.25 = 65,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,193.50x = 360,290.25 × 65,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,193.50x = 23,451,112,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,112,227.38/240,193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,634.25

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